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In Independence Day, how did the aliens destroy one of the toughest nuclear bunkers in the world?

I believe they only attacked with their planes, not the City Destroyers, which wouldn't be enough firepower to get to the bunker.

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According to the official novelisation (co-authored by the film's scriptwriter), a significant number of alien planes took turns "firing continuously" on the mountain, eventually exposing the missile bunker and command centre inside.

The aide explained more fully. “I have it from pilots out of Peterson. They were in the sky when alien attack planes massed over NORAD and began firing continuously for several minutes. Eventually, the entire complex was exposed and destroyed.

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