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The F-117 Nighthawk ‘Stealth Fighter’ Is Making a Big Comeback

Officially retired in 2008, the F-117 Nighthawk still flies from Tonopah as a stealth “adversary” and technology testbed—work ...
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The F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Has a New Enemy (Not Russia or China)

Key Points and Summary - Despite being officially retired for nearly two decades, the iconic F-117 Nighthawk is still actively flying for the U.S. Air Force under a new 10-year maintenance contract.
The Aviationist

F-117s Spotted While Refueling from KC-46

The U.S. Air Force planned in 2024 to certify the F-117A Nighthawk to be able to refuel from the KC-46A Pegasus, the service’s newest tanker. Two F-117 Nighthawks have been spotted while refueling ...
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These Are the 10 Stealthiest Aircraft in the World

From innovative airframe designs, such as the stealth flying wing used in stealth bombers, to the latest advancements in stealth coating technologies, these aircraft represent the pinnacle in stealth ...
The National Interest

Why Is a ‘Retired’ Stealth Fighter Practicing Aerial Refueling?

Even as the F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, it continues to serve various purposes with the US Air Force. Freelance photographer Matt Hartman, who regularly watches for such unique aircraft ...
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Stealth down : the loss of the first F-117 Stealth fighter in combat and the dramatic rescue of the pilot / by Ross W. Simpson

"Co-published by Narwhal Press Inc. & Coastal Publishing Inc."--Jacket. "The exclusive story of a remarkable rescue that occurred during the Allied air campaign against Yugoslavia. On the fourth night ...