US E-6B Mercury airborne from Fairchild AFB

A US Navy E-6B Mercury strategic command aircraft is operating from Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington state.

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Location

Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, United States

Updated

Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:49 UTC

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A US Navy E-6B Mercury, a key platform for strategic command and control and nuclear communications, is airborne from Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington state. The aircraft is using the tactical hex code #AF768F. This flight follows recent E-6B activity from other US bases, including Patuxent River and Kirtland.

e/eineurope · topic · T-09345cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:49 UTC · first reported 1d ago