Edwards AFB Open House 2006
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
Otherwise
known as the Stealth Fighter, The Lockheed F-117 is really a precision
attack aircraft. The first flight of an F-117 took place in 1981 in
Nevada. It's unique shape and color was the source of many UFO reports
in the 1980s of triangle shaped black aircraft. The F-117 has
demonstrated its capabilities many times in conflicts since the
invasion of Panama, where it was first used. During Operation Desert
shield, Nighthawks from the 49th Fighter Group based at Holloman Air
Force base flew non-stop from their home base to Kuwait, a total flight
time of 18.5 hours! About 55 of these airplanes are in the USAF
inventory, according to the USAF website.
