Air Force Revives WWII Tail Insignia
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The US Air Force has brought back the Square B insignia, previously used on B-17 bombers, and is now using it on the E-4B Nightwatch, a command post designed to survive a nuclear war. The E-4B Nightwatch is an airborne command center, also known as the 'Doomsday Plane'.
Why it matters
The revival of the WWII tail insignia symbolizes the Air Force's connection to its heritage, while the E-4B Nightwatch plays a critical role in the nation's nuclear deterrence strategy.
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