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A nuclear command plane flew over Fresno, Calif., for two hours in a simulated landing, highlighting its role in crisis response amid global tensions.
The Boeing E-6B Mercury, a nuclear command aircraft known as the "doomsday plane," was seen flying over Fresno, California, for the second time in two months, conducting simulated landings and approaches for two hours.
Designed to ensure continuity of command during crises, it can direct nuclear forces and operate airborne for up to 12 hours, extended indefinitely with refueling.
The flight, amid rising international tensions, highlights its role as a mobile Pentagon and strategic deterrent, though the Pentagon has not confirmed the mission’s specifics.
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Un avión de comando nuclear voló sobre Fresno, California, durante dos horas en un aterrizaje simulado, destacando su papel en la respuesta a la crisis en medio de tensiones globales.