early Q drop, #9

Through the looking glass.

The Glass, or Looking Glass (or Operation Looking Glass) is the code name for an airborne command center operated by the United States. It provides command and control of U.S. nuclear forces in the event that ground-based command centers are destroyed or otherwise rendered inoperable. In such an event, the general officer serving as the Airborne Emergency Action Officer (AEAO) on Looking Glass assumes by devolution the authority of the National Command Authorities and can command execution of nuclear attacks. The AEAO is supported by a battle staff of approximately 20 people, with another dozen responsible for the operation of the aircraft systems.

https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Looking_Glass

Was Q, or one of the operators involved with early drops under another signature than Q up in the sky? operating from the glass.