E-6B MERCURY MESSENGER OF THE GODS

The US Navy’s E-6B Mercury is a vital part of America’s strategic forces. Tom Kaminski assesses its development and roles.

The E-6B is aptly named after the Roman deity Mercury, the ‘messenger of the gods’ – given the importance of its mission as a dual-mission communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft.

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