Are there any theories for why they fly with so little ordinance? Lack of fuel prevents them from loitering? Lack of targeting information makes loitering pointless? Lack of weapons? Are they terrified of staying in the air for long periods and prefer to just do quick hit strikes? Do they not keep all the mounting…

May want to ask the Japanese about that.

Back in the mid 2000s I am ashamed to admit I worked for the Missile Defense Agency and visited this aircraft during a retrofit in Kansas City. Up close and personal with a 747 is quite a scene. I climbed a long rolling platform and entered the aircraft close to the cockpit. As big as a 747 is on the outside, it sure…

Well, except that we can't put nuclear bombs into space....