Today, stealth aircraft form a substantial part of the United States’ Air Force; however, back in the 70s and 80s, stealth technology was thought to be a thing of science fiction. Everything changed ...

-The F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, officially retired in 2008—yet it is still flying secret missions over the Nevada desert today. -In a surprising twist, the U.S ...

The F-117’s elaborate stealth-enabling innovations gave it one significant drawback: it had the aerodynamics of a brick. Known internally as “Project Have Blue,” and later “Senior Trend,” the ...

The F-117s are no longer as cutting-edge as they once were, but they can still be effective in a pinch. And America is in quite a pinch today. As of 2025, there are around 45 F-117A Nighthawk ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’ve been to the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, you know the work that goes into preserving pieces of the country’s history that flew amongst the stars. This ...