(Chris Markian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
The president’s “doomsday plane,” a flying fortress designed to serve as an aerial command post in the event of a nuclear war, was spotted in the sky Thursday night, sparking questions and concerns on social media.
A video posted by the Airline Videos X account shows a Boeing E-4B Nightwatch landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday night.
According to an Air Force fact sheet, the modified 747s are immune to electromagnetic pulse attacks and have electrical systems designed to support advanced electronics and a variety of communications equipment.
First deployed in 1980, the aircraft can fly for 12 hours on a full tank of jet fuel and can be refueled in the air.
The plane was reportedly carrying the defense minister Peter Heggs and several Pentagon reporters.
Video of the vigil sparked a flurry of social media posts, with many wondering if it was a sign of the impending end.
It’s unclear how many passengers were on the plane, but right-wing reporters L. Todd Wood, A member of the Pentagon press corps posted a photo of the plane on Thursday, saying “boarded the doomsday plane at Joint Base Andrews.”
In a subsequent video, Wood said he was “looking forward to spending some time with the secretary of state.” Hegseth is on the doomsday plane today. “
MAGA activist Laura Loomer and Breitbart News Olivia Rondo There were also people taking photos in front of the plane on Thursday.
While in Los Angeles, Hegseth was seen training with Army recruits at UCLA.
Mediaite has reached out to the Air Force for comment.
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