Preserving the legacy of the F-117A as the First-Generation Stealth Fighter and providing educational awareness of its technological development and contributions to the evolution of Fifth and Sixth Generation stealth aircraft.
This exhibit features four obelisks, each dedicated to a key program related to the dawn of stealth technology dating back to the 1970s. The memorial is located at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Memorial Park at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
An interesting article and several videos addressing recent sightings of the now, not-so-retired, Black Jet.
Check out the recent article about extending the service life of the F-117 Nighthawks
Palm Springs Air Museum celebrated its 26th anniversary with thanks to all who served Our Country. The event was held on Veteran’s Day weekend, November 12, 2022, for a day filled with flight exhibitions, musical performances, birthday cake, re-enactors and activities for the kids.
At 1PM PSAM officials unveiled the newly restored F-117 Nighthawk, aircraft #833, and made a special tribute to all who built, maintained and flew this incredible machine. Palm Springs Air Museum did a beautiful restoration, display and unveiling of the F-117A Stealth Fighter. The community donors, Lockheed engineers, veteran maintainers, aviation artist Stan Stokes, and the vision of Director Fred Bell, culminated in an inspiring and enjoyable weekend.
Stealth Fighter Association Vice President and Aviation Hall of Famer, Maj Gen (Ret) Greg “Beast” Feest was on hand representing the SFA at this hallmark event, recognizing not only the F-117 itself, but all the men and women who made it happen.
The unique design of the single-seat F-117A provides exceptional combat capabilities. About the size of an F-15 Eagle, the aircraft is has a conventional aluminum, titanium and stainless steel rib and stringer semi-monoque structure. Externally, this unique aircraft is composed of numerous facets to direct radar energy away from the emitter, much like the design of the Hopeless Diamond model Have Blue vehicle….
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