The 486th Flight Test Squadron is not what it seems. In fact, that's literally their motto. They run secret, classified missions and are used as quick-reaction transportation by alphabet agencies, mostly FEMA. They are spy planes, with a plain white finish and no real distinct markings.
It's strange for this many to be on the move when they are supposed to be on call 24/7 for the department of defense, special ops in the state department, CIA, or foreign emergency support team
These are the planes that have been known to hold association One is at their home base in Eeglin (FL), one flew to DC and is now on the way to Costa Rica, another is in NC after a morning trip to southern AZ, and the last tracked craft has recently landed in DC Worth noting: the callsign on the bird that landed in DC first this morning is BULLA76
They're stationed in Eglin, so the trips to NC/AZ could very well be training. I'm curious about the two landing in DC, though. Especially the one that left there for Costa Rica. You're right to not get excited, but I do think it's interesting
I used to work in a Navy weather office. P-3’s went out 24/7 every four hours. They went everywhere, conus, Europe (Germany for beer runs).
That's crazy! I know there are a lot more training flights than one would imagine, so grain of salt with this for sure! Thank you for your insight
They have to train constantly. The more advanced the craft, the more training they need.