Sierra Nevada has won the contract to build the replacement E-4B “Nightwatch” nuclear war-survivable flying emergency command center.
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What Other Planes Fly With Air Force One?
Air Force One always travels with two other aircraft, a C-17 cargo plane and a specially equiped Boeing 747 nicknamed the “Doomsday” plane.
The Doomsday Plane: 5 Facts You Should Know About The Secretive USAF E-4 Nightwatch
The E-4B is a highly coveted airborne command and control aircraft.