F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Is Making the Ultimate ‘Comeback’

F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Is Making the Ultimate ‘Comeback’

PUBLISHED on August 14, 2025, 4:24 pm EDT – Key Points and Summary: Though officially retired in 2008, the F-117 Nighthawk, America’s first stealth aircraft, is still flying. -The U.S. Air Force has acknowledged that a fleet of approximately 45 of the iconic “Wobblin’ Goblins” remains operational out of secretive bases like Area 51 and Tonopah Test Range. Their new mission is not combat but serving as a unique training and testing asset. The F-1…