Why The F-117 Made Its First Flight In Pastel Camouflage 40 Years Ago Today

Forty years ago, to the day, the famous “Black Jet,” the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft, took its first flight. Its technological prowess, combat achievements, and radical looks mean the iconic plane is now firmly part of the public consciousness. However, when Skunk Works test pilot Harold “Hal” Farley Jr. carefully lifted the first […]