NATO's flying radar is an old plane, but E-3 crews say it's still a mission workhorse

• 05/28/2025, 11:36 AM
• businessinsider.com

US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez

NATO AIR BASE GEILENKIRCHEN — Stepping aboard the E-3 Sentry feels a bit like walking into a museum. The modified Boeing 707/320 passenger jet is decades old, and the dated interior is a constant reminder.