1994: The F-117A is officially named “Nighthawk.” During its operational life it has been called “Stink Bug,” “Wobblin’ Goblin,” “Hopeless Diamond,” “Roach,” and “Black Jet.” The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a retired American single-seat, subsonic, twin-engined stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed’s Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force. It was the first operational aircraft to be designed with stealth technology. (USAF Image)
