Boeing E-4B “Nightwatch”, known as the “Domsdags Plane”, made an unusual flight in the United States in the midst of rising tension between Israel and Iran.
The vessel, which acts as an air -borne military command center in extreme situations, left Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and landed on joint base Andrews in Maryland after four hours in the air. The flight aroused a stir when it used an unprecedented identifier, “Order01”, creating speculation about a possible preparation from the US for a major conflict.
Designed to withstand nuclear attacks and remain operational for several days without landing, E-4B can transport the US president and lead military actions in the event of a national emergency. The fleet of four units has been in constant readiness since the Cold War and is activated for periods of high voltage, such as on September 11th. The aircraft is equipped with advanced technology for communication, protection against nuclear explosions and coordination with civilian authorities.
The movement coincided with Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 summit in Canada with reference to urgent cases. According to the White House, the decision was motivated by the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East. The next day, the president should have met with security advisers and approved plans for attacks on Iran, even though he said he would wait for a reaction from the country regarding its nuclear program before acting.
Source: Unilad | Photo: US Air Force | This content is created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
🚨🇺🇸☢️ The U.S. “Doomsday Plane” — E-4B Nightwatch — has been redeployed near Washington, D.C.
The last time this aircraft was activated like this was on September 11, 2001.
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