It doesn't sound like they were going to be able to gain control of the planes to target specific nuke sites or buildings, they would just blow them up while over heavily populated areas at relatively low altitudes...
"It doesn't sound like they were going to be able to gain control of the planes to target specific nuke sites or buildings, they would just blow them up while over heavily populated areas at relatively low altitudes..."
You are correct. According to the info we've received, this is the scenario. However, poster brought up something interesting.
See post #89 and the response.
The possible scenarios are chilling....
Check your freep mail.