Landing NATO Boeing E-3 Sentry.
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (=shield guard) is a military Airborne warning and control system, or AWACS aircraft, that provides surveillance, control and communications facilities to air forces.
The E-3 is based on the Boeing 707.
NATO has purchased 18 E-3As in the past, one of which crashed in Greece. The aircraft are stationed at the NATO support centre Geilenkirchen in Germany. They are primarily responsible for surveillance of NATO airspace, but are also deployed in global NATO operations.
This picture was taken on 23 July 2025 at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.
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