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USAF F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Attack Aircraft. Air show demonstration, October 2007 - MCAS Miramar

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Senior Airman Tony Kepo'o prepares to pull the wheel chock during an end-of-runway check on an F-117 Nighthawk here. He is a crew chief from the 49th Maintenance Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. About 300 Airmen from Holloman are currently deployed here...

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Six F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., landed at Langley Air Force Base, Va., on there way back to their home base, April 14, 2003. The F-117s deployed on the 3rd of February with about 300 support personnel. All personnel are...

1990's -- AL JABER AIR BASE, Kuwait -- Several F-117 Nighthawks belonging to the 8th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N. M., hold for takeoff on March 13, 1998. The 8th FS is deployed here in support of the Southwest Asia buildup. (U.S. Air Force photo)

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- Airman 1st Class Keith Hartman removes the ladder guard after Capt. Erik Jacobson climbs into the cockpit during Red Flag 06-1, here Jan. 21 to Feb. 18. Red Flag is an exercise that tests aircrews' warfighting skills. Flights involve more than 100 aircraft...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea - Staff Sgt. Brian Hennard marshalls an F-117 Nighthawk during night operations here Aug. 20. Sergeant Hennard is a crew chief deployed from the 49th Maintenance Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- An F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter from the 8th Fighter Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., touches down here, Feb. 21. If needed, the F-117s will support NATO operations over the former Republic of Yugoslavia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitch Fuqua)

ELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An F-117 Nighthawk flies over the Nevada desert. The unique design of the single-seat F-117 provides exceptional combat capabilities. The fighter can employ a variety of weapons and is equipped with sophisticated navigation and attack systems integrated into a...

ELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- Senior Airman Colin Webb marshalls out an F-117A Nighthawk, piloted by Capt. Erik Jacobson, during Red Flag 06-1, here Jan. 21 to Feb. 18. Red Flag is an exercise that tests aircrews' warfighting skills. Flights involve more than 100 aircraft, including B-52...

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- Capt. Erik Jacobson reads a pre-flight checklists during Red Flag 06-1, here Jan. 21 to Feb. 18. Red Flag is an exercise that tests aircrews' warfighting skills. Flights involve more than 100 aircraft, including B-52 Stratofortresses and F-16 Fighting...

OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH -- An F-117 Stealth Fighter from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., awaits pre-flight preparation for its deployment in support of Operation Southern Watch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stacey Durnen)

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Col. Steve Miller, Commander of the 1st Fighter Wing greets the pilot of one of the six F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., that landed here, on their way back to home base, April 14, 2003. The F-117s deployed on the 3rd of...

OLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The F-117A Nighthawk is the world's first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology. This precision-strike aircraft penetrates high-threat airspace and uses laser-guided weapons against critical targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by...

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFPN) -- An F-117 Nighthawk pulls onto the tarmac here April 16, as it returned with four other F-117s from Southwest Asia after supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. This jet displays 16 combat mission marks showing the number of combat missions it flew during the...

OVER NEW MEXICO - An F-117A Nighthawk from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. flies high over the mountains during a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- An F-117 Stealth Fighter takes off for a mission from the flightline here Aug. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- (Left to right) Staff Sgts. Armond Cornin and Casell Davis, and Airman 1st Class Louis Delgado apply a layer of primer to the underbelly of an F-117 Nighthawk before it is painted gray. The aircraft will participate in tests aimed at determining the feasibility...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Lt. Col. Dean Wright, a pilot from the 49th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., lands his F-117 Blackhawk after a mission. About 300 Airmen from Holloman AFB are currently deployed here supporting Pacific Air Force training operations. (U.S...

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Maintainers do an early morning check on an F-117 Nighthawk here. The Airmen, from the 410th Flight Test Squadron at Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., did their work Oct. 23. The stealth fighter was on static display Oct. 22 and 23 at the 2005 Edwards Open House and...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- An F-117 Nighthawk lands safely after a training mission here recently. The aircraft is assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)