"We Now Know Why The F-117 Is Still Flying " Topic
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| Tango01 | 15 Nov 2014 11:11 p.m. PST |
"Mystery solved! In October, Intercepts wrote about the F-117 Nighthawk and how recent photos had shown the stealth jet flying from Tonopah Test Range in Nevada — despite the plane having been retired in 2008. Given the secretive history of the Nighthawk, speculation immediately arose as to what the jets could be doing. General consensus was that the jet was doing testing, although on what and for what purpose was up in the air. But now, through hard work and deep, investigative reporting (read: we asked the Air Force), Intercepts can now reveal what the F-117 is doing post-retirement:…"
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link YouTube link Amicalement
Armand |
| Rabbit 3 | 16 Nov 2014 5:23 a.m. PST |
Given the secretive history of the Nighthawk, speculation immediately arose as to what the jets could be doing. General consensus was that the jet was doing testing, although on what and for what purpose was up in the air. Well it would be unless they are testing it for possible use as a submarine! Why is using obosolecant airframes for testing surprising? Its been going on for about as long as people have been flying. |
 Legion 4   | 16 Nov 2014 9:43 a.m. PST |
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| Lion in the Stars | 16 Nov 2014 2:00 p.m. PST |
I love this picture:
Where is the Earth-shattering kaboom? |
| Tango01 | 16 Nov 2014 3:47 p.m. PST |
Great picture!.
Thanks for share!. Amicalement
Armand |
| Legion 4 | 17 Nov 2014 7:41 a.m. PST |
Is that Marvin the Martian ?
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| PapaSync | 17 Nov 2014 12:20 p.m. PST |
Marvin is just too Cool. 8) |
| Lion in the Stars | 17 Nov 2014 3:21 p.m. PST |
@L4: yup, that's Marvin alright! |
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