High above the Earth, hidden in plain sight, flies an aircraft that was built not for luxury or speed, but for survival. While it is technically known as the Boeing E-4B, journalists have dubbed it the “doomsday plane,” and it the United States Air Force’s flying fortress.
The airplane is an unassuming jumbo jet designed to ensure that national leadership can survive and remain connected in the worst imaginable scenarios, including nuclear war. It is one of the most secretive and fascinating aircraft in the US Air Force inventory.
So, what makes this plane so unique? And why was it built in the first place? Click on to find out.