Historical article on F-117A secrecy
From: campbell@ufomind.com (Glenn Campbell, Las Vegas)
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 12:15:43 -0800
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This historical article about the secrecy of the F117A and how the
story leaked to the press may have some relevance in understanding
current secret programs. -- GC
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CRACKS IN THE BLACK DIKE SECRECY, THE MEDIA, AND THE F-117A
By JIM CUNNINGHAM
Air Power Journal
IN NOVEMBER 1988 a decade of secrecy was lifted from one of the most
enigmatic aircraft projects of all time: the Lockheed F-117A stealth
fighter. In the 10 years since the program was officially announced by
the Carter administration, numerous reports have been published in
both the technical and popular media about the aircraft. Now that the
program has moved out of the "black" (secrecy) realm, it is possible
to review the reports on the project, assess their accuracy, and
discuss whether or not they compromised the aircraft's technology or
operational capabilities.
Continued at: http://www.cdsar.af.mil/apj/cunn.html
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Created: Mar 6, 1998
