16 APR 2026
United StatesTinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, USA

E-6B Mercury aircraft spotted at Tinker AFB

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 21:13 UTC · 1 source

A United States Navy E-6B Mercury, the airborne command post and early warning aircraft, was photographed taking off from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The tweet includes the aircraft's tactical hex code #AF3B8F, confirming its identity. The sighting was shared on Twitter along with a video clip of the aircraft in flight. The presence of the Mercury suggests ongoing training or operational readiness activities at the base.

Sources
TW@sipjack1776view6h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 21:13 UTC · First reported: 6h ago
E-6B Mercury aircraft spotted at Tinker AFB — TheDailyEuro