Boeing E-4B Military Aircraft "55th Wing 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron Offutt Air Force Base" United States Air Force "Gemini 200" Series

Brand new 1/200 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing E-4B Military Aircraft "55th Wing 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron Offutt Air Force Base" United States Air Force "Gemini 200" Series die cast model by GeminiJets.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-13.875 Wingspan-11.75 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Boeing E-4B operated by the 55th Wings 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base stands as an iconic symbol of the United States Air Forces dedication to command and control capabilities. This specialized military aircraft often referred to as the "Doomsday Plane" was developed to serve as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) ensuring uninterrupted communication and strategic command in times of national crisis. Its history is closely intertwined with the need for a secure and mobile platform for the U.S. government and military leadership to maintain command and control in the most challenging circumstances.The E-4 fleet was originally deployed in 1974 when it was termed National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) (often pronounced "kneecap"). The aircraft was to provide a survivable platform to conduct war operations in the event of a nuclear attack. Early in the E-4s service the media dubbed the aircraft as "the doomsday planes". The E-4 was also capable of operating the "Looking Glass" missions of the Strategic Air Command (SAC). The aircrafts were originally stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland so that the U.S. president and secretary of defense could access them quickly in the even

Price history

Oct 8, 2023
€171.49

Manufacturer

GeminiJets