Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to Receive F-117 Nighthawk
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to Receive F-117 Nighthawk
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk s faceted shape and radar absorbing materials purportedly gave it the the radar cross section of a single ball bearing.
(Image Credit: USAF)
For the first time in 15 years, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will welcome a new aircraft to its collection. An F-117 “Nighthawk” stealth bomber will arrive at the Museum in early March. Developed by the Lockheed Corporation, the F-117 “Nighthawk” gained worldwide attention for its role during the Persian Gulf War of 1991. The F-117 fleet included 64 aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force retired in 2008.
PETER SALTER
Lincoln Journal Star
One of the most iconic military aircraft of the late 20th century the so-called Stealth Fighter will land this spring at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum near Ashland.
And when it goes on display next year, the radar-resistant F-117 Nighthawk will help put a bookend on the museumâs Cold War collection, which includes the conflictâs early icons the U2 spy plane and supersonic SR-71.
âThis really is, for us, a major part of telling the stealth story that started in the Cold War,â John Lefler Jr., the museumâs marketing manager, said Monday. âShort of saying this is the Holy Grail, this is an extremely important piece for us to have.â
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