Conspiracy theorists love aviation. One of the kookier theories is that the government operates high-flying aircraft to leave chemical contrails of mind-altering drugs to keep the populace in check. A Facebook post used this photo to prove the chemtrail theory, and one of our longtime readers sent it to us to see if we could identify the plane. After a short time, the plane in question got tracked down. In the meantime, we wonder if any of you readers (not associated with the government’s secret mind-control program — joke) might know where the test rig being shown.
Chemtrail Plane Unmasked?
Key Takeaways:
- The article debunks a "chemtrail" conspiracy theory suggesting government aircraft spray mind-altering drugs.
- A photo circulated to "prove" the chemtrail theory actually shows Evergreen Airlines' modified 747 water tanker.
- The 747 water tanker's true purpose is extinguishing wildfires with its large water payload.
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