John T wrote:
"JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote in message
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I always wondered what the AF was thinking when they came up with
the F-117 designation.

"Misdirection" is the best explanation I've heard from back in its "black"
days.


They wanted **** hot fighter pilots to fly it, and the powers that be
felt that no self respecting ****-hot fighter jockey would want to fly a
bomber.

At least thats the allegation I heard on the internet.. so it MUST be true..