F-117 Stealth Fighter Stars and Stripes 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

I've dubbed this F-117 as "stars and stripes". Definitely a unique paint scheme and picture you won't find in a few years now that this aircraft is retired. Enjoy!

F-117 Stealth Fighter Final Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

As you know, the F-117 was retired last week. A few more pictures have surfaced from the retirement ceremony aircraft. Check out the underside of this stealth fighter. I have another shot to post tomorrow as well.

F-117 Stealth Fighter Retirement 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

F-117 Stealth Fighter Retired By USAF

Wow, hard to believe this story but time marches on. The F-117 is being retired by the USAF to make room for the F/A-22 Raptor (which is rumored to have a similar radar signature profile).

To honor this occasion, I've brought out a F-117 photograph from my personal collection. I took this shot in 2003 at the Miramar Airshow. Never thought I wouldn't get another opportunity to photograph this amazing aircraft.

When I was in the USAF (1986-1990) and stationed at Nellis, we knew a bunch of guys that were secretly working on this aircraft. They used to refer to Area 51 as "secret squirrel land". The pilots used to fly modified A-7 Corsairs when they would shuttle up to the range from Nellis (that should give you an idea of how the F-117 handles in flight...). When the story broke and the first pictures leaked, it was a big relief. It's hard keeping secrets from family and close friends.

This aircraft will be missed.

B-2A and F-117A Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Oke, this is realy my last post for now. It almost looks like the poster from a science-fiction movie, but it's real. here's a formation flight of two F-117A and a B-2A.
I like it!

Pieter