Doomsday Plane' Returns to LA After 51 Years, Stirs Speculation

After 51 years, a mysterious military plane named ‘Doomsday Plane’ has created a buzz online with its appearance at Los Angeles International Airport. Shaped like a flying pentagon, this aircraft has quickly fueled people’s curiosity about its unusual presence, especially amid rising global strain.

According to flight-tracking data, the plane travelled from Offutt Air Force Base to Camp Springs, Maryland, near Washington, DC, before heading towards Los Angeles.

Regarding its construction, it is mainly for national emergencies. It has the power to withstand nuclear attack and ensure government sustenance. That is why it is named ‘Doomsday Plane’.

Usually, these planes are not for public view, but their sight at a regular airport seems uncommon, which sparked several queries online.

Mystery Solved: Pete Hegseth Was Onboard a Military Aircraft That Landed at LAX

Putting an end to the mystery, the U.S. Department of Defence revealed that it was Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth who was on the plane at the time of its landing in Los Angeles.

According to the New York Post, he was on the tour called’ Arsenal of Freedom’ to promote US defence and military recruitment.

However, the Pentagon did not clarify why E-4B was used in place of standard government plane.

Doomsday Plane: All You Need To Know

Dubbed as Doomsday Plane, its official name is Boeing E-4B Nightwatch.

Basically, it is a flying command centre engineered to safeguard the President and top military leaders in emergencies like nuclear war.

Crafted from a modified Boeing 747, the plane works as a shield against electromagnetic pulses. Featuring a high-tech communication setup, it can function despite the failure of ground systems.

There are only four such specialised planes, which are not commonly seen for public view. Coming to its features, there are six key areas in the plane. These include

• A command centre
• Operations area
• Briefing room
• Communication section
• Conference room
• Rest area

The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch is spacious enough to accommodate 111 people, including flight crew, military teams, and security.

This plane can remain in the air for 12 hours without refuelling, and has the provision to extend its flight time with mid-air refuelling.

It allows global communication to run through even if the ground command centre’s weaken.

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