United StatesWyoming, United States
US E-6B Mercury tracked over Wyoming
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:18 UTC · 1 source
A US Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, identified by its tactical hex code AF03E5, was tracked flying northwest over Wyoming at a higher altitude than typical for this type. The E-6B serves as a communications relay platform, particularly for the US strategic command structure. Its unusual flight profile and location over the continental United States have drawn attention from aviation observers.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:18 UTC · First reported: 5h ago