Should he feel the need

The leftie Guardian describes the Obama 500 person entourage invading Europe, including this rather startling paragraph:

Should the president feel the need to retaliate offensively, Obama is able to launch a nuclear strike while flying. The aircraft, among the most photographed in the world, has 85 telephones, 19 televisions, computer suites and faxes to ensure Obama stays in touch with the outside world. At the rear of the aircraft is Obama's travelling press corps.

Along for the ride, how appropriate.