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Amid the high geopolitical tensions, Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, better known as the US military’s “Doomsday Plane,” made a rare appearance in Los Angeles, sparking panic. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Laura Loomer were aboard the aircraft. This is essentially a nuclear-proof undetectable Airborne Command Unit. This is not the first time the doomsday plane has drawn public attention.
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The E-4B Nightwatch is a heavily modified Boeing 747 operated by the U.S. Air Force Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, known as the ‘Doomsday plane’, has been sighted in Washington, days after the US captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife from the Venezuelan military camp. According to the New York Post. The mysterious ‘flying Pentagon’ has sparked a flurry of social media speculation and conspiracy theories about serious trouble ahead, reports the New York Post. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was aboard the aircraft, commonly known as the “Doomsday Plane,” when it touched down at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday night. Right-wing activist Laura Loomer was also aboard the plane. Reports suggest that the Doomsday Plane was moved to Camp Spring, which is around 25 minutes away from the White House.
“This aircraft is basically a flying command center built to keep the US. government running during a worst-case crisis, even if ground systems are hit. No official reason has been given for the flight, but sightings like this are very rare and always set off the rumor mill fast,” Internet personality Mario Nawfal posted. The ‘Doomsday Plane’ is actually part of several crafts that are always on alert and can survive a nuclear blast. These planes are also protected against an electromagnetic pulse.
— BGatesIsaPyscho (@BGatesIsaPyscho) It is pertinent to note that the Doomsday plane has sighted days after Trump captured Maduro and also after the US also got involved in the Iran tension as the Trump administration said it is closely watching the protests. Trump and US officials publicly warned Iran not to kill protesters. “What’s believed to be the first appearance in its 51-year flying history, the Boeing 747 E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the “Doomsday Plane,” showed up at LAX during Thursday’s Airline Videos Live broadcast and will most likely be the highlight of 2026!,” a social media post read.
— airlinevideos (@airlinevideos) What is a Doomsday plane? The E-4B Nightwatch is a heavily modified Boeing 747 operated by the U.S. Air Force. It serves as a flying command center designed to keep the federal governm
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