F-117A Nighthawk News

F-117 Nighthawk Test Squadron closes historic chapter

Posted at: Wed Aug 6th, 2008

U.S. AIR FORCE PLANT 42, Calif. -- After more than 27 years and 8,000 flight test hours, the 410th Flight Test Squadron has finally closed its historic chapter during an inactivation ceremony Aug. 1 at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

Airmen, industry say goodbye to F-117A stealth fighter

Posted at: Thu Mar 13th, 2008

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force-industry team responsible for providing program oversight to the F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter aircraft said farewell during a ceremony March 11 here.

Nighthawk pilots reflect on F-117's legacy

Posted at: Mon Mar 10th, 2008

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Like most Americans, Col. Tom Bell experienced the spectacular display of American airpower during the opening of Operation Desert Storm while watching CNN on television. Bell was then attending the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff Colleg...