Own a piece of military history with this F-117 Stealth USAF Gulf War die cast model by Franklin Mint/Armour. The meticulously crafted 1:48 scale model accurately depicts the aircraft used during the Gulf War, and is a must-have for any military memorabilia collector. The model comes new in box, ready for display or as a gift for a fellow military enthusiast. Featuring intricate details and high-quality construction, this model is a tribute to the bravery and service of the Air Force. The stealth technology used in the F-117 was a game changer during the Gulf War, and this model is a great way to honor that legacy. Add it to your collection today. The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is aretired American single-seat, subsonic twin-engine stealth attack aircraftdeveloped by Lockheed’s secretive Skunk Works division and operated by theUnited States Air Force (USAF). It was the first operational aircraft to bedesigned with stealth technology. Even years following its entry toservice, the F-117 was a black project, its existence being denied by USAFofficials. On 10 November 1988, the F-117 was publicly acknowledged for thefirst time. Its first combat mission was flown during the United Statesinvasion of Panama in 1989. The last of 59 production F-117s were delivered on3 July 1990. The F-117 was widely publicized for its role in the Gulf War of1991, having flown approximately 1,300 sorties and scored direct hits on whatthe US called 1,600 high-value targets in Iraq. F-117s also participated in theconflict in Yugoslavia, during which one was shot down by a surface-to-airmissile (SAM) in 1999. It was also active during Operation Enduring Freedom in2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The USAF retired the F-117 in April2008, primarily due to the fielding of the F-22 Raptor. Despite the type’sofficial retirement, a portion of the fleet has been kept in airworthycondition, and F-117s have been observed flying since 2009.
