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[quote=JOHNNY512,228195]The first batch of F-117 Nighthawk is going to retire

U.S. Air Force F-117 "Nighthawk" stealth fighters will gradually retire. Holloman AirForce Base in New Mexico, the first batch of six F-117 fighters recetly will have a final flight, then they'll retire when arrive Nevada later.

Holloman AirForce Base 49th Fighter Wing Commander David Goldfeens said in a ceremony held on the 12th : "This incredible aircraft had completed its mission."

It was reported that Bush had announced last year——52 F-117 "Nighthawk" fighters of Holloman AirForce base will be demobilized. Pentagon has made plans that they'll take F-22 "Raptor" fighter to replace those retired F-117.

Goldfeens said, for the next year and a half, the remaining F-117 will continue to serve in the 49th Fighter Wing, which has one squadron of aircraft deployed in S.Korea.

It is reported that, F-117 owns "fighter" in the name, but it is actually a "precision stealth bomber platform." F-22 "Raptor" fighter is not only the "Night Hawk" advanced stealth characteristics, but also a real air combat raptor. 
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