15 years after 'officially' retiring its first stealth jet, the US Air Force is looking for help to keep the F-117 flying for another decade

Jan 2 2023 by Business Insider

 
A F-117 in Virginia en route to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield in August 1990.

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The US Air Force unveiled its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, in December. The B-21 is expected to arrive 40 years after the US's first stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk. The F-117 was officially retired in 2008, but the Air Force is still putting the stealth jet to use.

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Continue Reading 15 years after 'officially' retiring its first stealth jet, the US Air Force is looking for help to keep the F-117 flying for another decade