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NATO E-3 Sentry returns from Poland mission
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:03 UTC · 1 source
A NATO E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, with the tail number LX-N90445 and callsign NATO02, has returned to its main operating base at Geilenkirchen in Germany. The aircraft was returning from a surveillance mission over Poland, highlighting ongoing NATO air patrol and early warning activities in Eastern Europe. This routine mission underscores the alliance's persistent monitoring of the eastern flank amid continued regional tensions with Russia.
Key Details
Aircraft: E-3 Sentry AWACS
Tail/Callsign: LX-N90445 / NATO02
Mission Origin: Poland
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:03 UTC · First reported: 11h ago