961st AWACS E-3B Sentry

Description

E-3B Sentry of the 961st AWACS squadron in the 18 Wing based on the island of Okinawa.
The Boeing E-3 Sentry is an American airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing. E-3s are commonly known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). Derived from the Boeing 707 airliner, it provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, and is used by the United States Air Force, NATO, French Air and Space Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Chilean Air Force.