#stealth attack aircraft

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Stealth in Motion!

Two F-117 Nighthawks Stun with Low-Altitude Flybys.

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F-117 drops a GBU-28 guided bomb during a weapons testing sortie at  Hill AFB, Utah

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U. S. Air Force Lockheed F-117A Nighthawks Stealth Attack Aircraft.

The F-117 Nighthawk, officially retired by the U.S. Air Force in 2008, continues to be an active presence in the skies, defying typical post-retirement procedures for military aircraft. Although stored initially at the Tonopah Test Range under conditions allowing reactivation, changes in policy in 2016 led to a gradual disposal of the fleet. However, these stealth jets are still employed for various purposes including adversary training, testing, and possibly supporting next-generation military technology development. Recent activities, such as the Air Force’s request for ongoing maintenance support through 2034, indicate that a number of F-117s remain operational. This continued use highlights the unique capabilities and value of the F-117 in current defense strategies.