OT: F-117A retires tomorrow (Monday)

[MRussell]

http://www.militarytimes.com/projects/nighthawk_f117_a_stealth_sunset/

http://www.f-117a.com/

Wasn't Reno's beloved Skip Holm among the first (if not the first) civilian test pilots to fly her?

[Ken Dwelle]

Re: OT: F-117A retires tomorrow (Monday)

I think all of the early pilots, including Skip, were Lockheed. Major Al. Whitley, Bandit 150, was the first Air Force operational pilot.

It was a good airplane that really changed the way we go to war. I'm not sure too many people thought the technology would stay relevant as long as it did. It's probably time it went on down the road. Neat project to be involved with.

Ken Dwelle
Bandit 475

[SpinB]

Re: OT: F-117A retires tomorrow (Monday)

I cannot help but wonder.....what mysterious craft, that wanders the heavens, born the place we all know...but..really doesn't exist....

"...phased plasma rifle, 30 watt range...." "hey, just what you see on the shelf buddy" -Governator and un-credited extra

Are my eyes real brown yet?

[flyingjibus]

Re: OT: F-117A retires tomorrow (Monday)

".45 caliber Long slide with laser sighting...."

[Eric]

Re: OT: F-117A retires tomorrow (Monday)

"Are you Sarah Connaah?"