Now thats what I call a flyby! The F-117 Nighthawk or "stealth fighter" as it was called was a great weapon in the US arsenal. First flown in 1981 but not officially acknowledged until 1988 this product of the Lockheed "Skunkworks" was actually an attack aircraft rather than a fighter jet and was retired from USAF duty in 2008. These were deemed to be replaced by the fearsome F-22 and the at the time (2008) upcoming F-35. An easily recognizable jet that won't be confused with any other aircraft these were allegedly the source of many UFO sightings while in development. These jets saw extensive combat in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and were credited with numerous successful sorties. Below is a great photo of 2 F-117 Nighthawks after being refueled by the 121 Air Refueling Wing based locally at Rickenbacker Air Base.
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