Doomsday Planes: Korean Air Jets to Control US Nuclear Arsenal
Seoul, South Korea – The possibility of former economy-class seats on Boeing 747 passenger jets from Korean Air becoming the control center for the United States nuclear weapons arsenal is gaining traction. These aircraft, a key part of the US Air Force’s strategic command and control military fleet, are colloquially known as “Doomsday” planes. The Sierra Nevada Corporation, the contractor tasked with replacing the current Doomsday fleet, recently acquired five Boeing 747 jets from Korean …