The Air Force’s Retired F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Is ‘Back from the Dead’

The Air Force’s Retired F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Is ‘Back from the Dead’

Key Points and Summary – Although officially retired in 2008, the iconic F-117 Nighthawk, America’s first operational stealth aircraft, is still flying in the skies over Nevada. Operating from secretive bases like the Tonopah Test Range, these “black jets” now serve a new purpose as unique training platforms. -They help prepare a new generation of pilots for the complexities of flying advanced stealth aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. -While the …