US nuclear plane flew over Mediterranean

A US Air Force nuclear particle detection aircraft, the Constant Phoenix, conducted a mysterious flight over the Mediterranean Sea. The specialized Boeing WC-135 aircraft, designed to collect atmospheric samples for nuclear particle detection, flew at a low altitude over the eastern Mediterranean. The US military has not provided an explanation for this rare mission. The aircraft's purpose is to detect nuclear explosions and monitor arms control compliance. While radiation levels across Europe are reported as normal, data for the North African coastline is unavailable.