US RC-135U tracks over East China Sea

A US Air Force RC-135U Combat Sent reconnaissance aircraft, identified by its tactical hex code #AE01D5 and tail number 64-14849, has been tracked operating northwest over the East China Sea. The flight originated from Okinawa, Japan, indicating ongoing US surveillance activities in the region. This operation follows previous US reconnaissance missions near China, including the recent transit of the Chinese carrier Liaoning through the Taiwan Strait monitored by a similar RC-135U. The aircraft's presence underscores continued US military monitoring of Chinese maritime and airspace activities amid regional tensions.