F-117A 'Nighthawk' by junge1
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This F-117 is being refueled somewhere over the US Southwest. The Lockheed-Martin F-117A 'Nighthawk' was developed by Lockheed's famous 'Skunk Works'. It is the first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology.
It is subsonic and carries all armanent internally. It is designed to deflect radar and the exhaust from the two engines is dispersed and deflected to lower the infrared signature. The aircraft primarily operate at night during combat operations. They were successfully used during Desert Storm, in Bosnia and again in Iraq in 2003.
This picture was taken in 1998 and later scanned.
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Comments (34)
rockstrider
This isn't something that you see every day! Excellent capture my friend - I hope you were securely fastened there!!!
virginiese Online Now!
WOW ! What a shot ! Not the usual kind of shot you see everyday :-)
dhanco
Fantastic photo and superb POV. A rare view of this aircraft and thank you for sharing, Sig.
Cosine
What a great POV of this rarely-seen plane, Sig. Thanks for sharing this with us.
artaddict2
I have to agree with others Sig, you must feel privileged to have been able to take such shots as these. FANTASTIC! I always appreciate the added information, thanks for sharing!
Hendesse
Fascinating shot. Looks impressive and interesting. Thanks for sharing!
junge1
I realize that I was fortunate to photograph some of these. I had the opportunity to go on a night refueling mission of the B-2, but unfortunately it is impossible to take pictures at night. Thanks for the comments, Sig..
SapUS59
excellent capture !! this is amazing and you are very fortunate for this opportunity!
busi2ness
Incredible capture, you were very lucky to have been in a position to do this and you did well grasping the opportunity.
jeroni
Guauuuuuuuuuu excelente captura amigo bravo
danob
Exceptional image Sig.. Quite extraordinary some of our RAF aircraft that required refuelling in the air requires the tanker to dive in order to match the jets minimum speed.
timtripp
s-freakin'-weeeeeeeet!
kenwas
That is a special image indeed! Thanks!
durleybeachbum
Extaordinary, like something from Star wars!
Iceshark39
Oh wow! Spectacular shot! The Nighthawk (Stealth) has long been a favorite aircraft of mine and this is a stunning shot you managed to get. Fabulous image....absolutely fabulous!
SWard80
Amazing shot of an awesome aircraft!
amlondono
This is an amazing shot Sig !( I have not been around to comment or post ) Ana
jocko500
this is very good shot
Ionel
A fantastic capture, Sig! Bravo!!!
frankie96
Up close and personal...great shot...
Rockdog
Sweeet!!!!!!!!
bebert
heu..it's fly ??? :))) excellent capture.
Richardphotos
I love these refueling captures of yours.very few people ever get to see this first hand.outstanding quality
annie5
Very impressive shot..Congrats! :)
moochagoo
Stunning capture.
mickuk50
they look like little insects a bit .the stealths always fascinated me .excellent read and capture sig :o) mick
delaorden_ojeda
Impressive ! sure a priceless experience to be able tu capture images like this, wonderful bird!!, bravo !
Jaml
Impresive capture
Buffalo1
Super shot and what a grand experience for you! Being an airman has its perks.
Romia
Very special photograph! Thanks for sharing.