| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0803 |
| Alternate Serial: | 803 |
| Military Code: | TR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk |
| C/n (msn): | A4028 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Unexpected Guest |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Simi Valley / Reagan Library [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 747973 |
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The F-117 was the world's first operational stealth aircraft. Between 1981 and 2008, Lockheed Martin produced 59 operational F-117s and five developmental prototypes, yet the type wasn't publicly acknowledged until 1988. Unexpected Guest is on permanent loan to the Reagan Foundation from the National Museum of the USAF and went on public display at the Reagan Library in December 2019. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 November 2024, and has since been viewed 587 times. |