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Le Bourget Rare Sight E-4B Nightwatch
For two days, on January 20 and 21, 2016, an exceptionally rare and highly strategic aircraft from the United States Air Force made a discreet appearance at Paris–Le Bourget Airport. The Boeing E-4B, tail number 75-0125, one of only four aircraft of its kind in existence, was observed parked on the northern outskirts of Paris, drawing attention from military aviation watchers and defense analysts alike.
A Flying Command Post
The Boeing E-4B is no ordinary aircraft. Based on the Boeing 747-200 airframe, it serves as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) for the U.S. military — a mobile command post designed to withstand the outbreak of nuclear war or a catastrophic attack on ground-based command systems. Commonly referred to as the "Doomsday Plane," the E-4B is built to operate in the most extreme global crises.
Equipped with hardened communications systems, EMP protection, and capable of in-flight refueling, the aircraft can remain airborne for extended periods while maintaining command and control over the U.S. nuclear triad and global military forces.
A Visit Against a Tense Global Backdrop
Low Profile, High Security
The aircraft landed early in the day at Paris–Le Bourget, a civilian airport often used for state and diplomatic flights. Kept away from public view, it was parked in a secured area typically reserved for high-level visits or air show preparations.
Witnesses reported a U.S. Air Force ground crew on site, ensuring the aircraft remained in a state of operational readiness. No public statement was issued by either the French government or the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the visit, consistent with standard procedure for movements involving classified military assets.
Conclusion
The presence of the E-4B in France served as a discreet but powerful reminder of enduring U.S. military capability and transatlantic cooperation with US Air Force and Department Of Defence in the personne of the
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