Navy’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ spotted circling the Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — People around the Central Valley looked up Sunday afternoon to see a large, unmarked airplane flying unusually low and repeatedly circling the area.

The aircraft spent nearly two hours making mock landings at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, according to observers.

The plane was identified as a Boeing E-6B Mercury, often referred to as a “Doomsday Plane.”

The only visible markings are the Navy’s white five-pointed star centered on a dark blue circle, along with red-and-white bars…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS