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A relatively simple question and whilst I haven't been able to find the answer I'm hoping this information is/should be in the public domain.

I am trying to find out where the 49th FW F-117A Nighthawks were based during Operation Allied Force (NATO Operations over Kosovo) - I'm guessing that they flew from Aviano but it would be appreciated if someone could confirm please?

I believe I remember the one that was shot down was operating from Aviano according to the media

I went on a couple of trips to Aviano in that period and we didn't see any but then we were not there at night

Operated from Aviano Air Base, Italy and Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

A quick Google found this http://www.f-117a.com/AFMissions.html

Richard E wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2024 9:32 pm

A relatively simple question and whilst I haven't been able to find the answer I'm hoping this information is/should be in the public domain.

I am trying to find out where the 49th FW F-117A Nighthawks were based during Operation Allied Force (NATO Operations over Kosovo) - I'm guessing that they flew from Aviano but it would be appreciated if someone could confirm please?

Firstly deployed at Aviano

85-0817 85-0820 83-0807 82-0806 (Zesty 11-14) arr 21/2/99
80-0788 82-0805 85-0833 81-10795 (Zesty 21-24) arr 21/2/99
80-0791 82-0800 84-0828 82-0803 (Zesty 31-34) arr 21/2/99

x4 dep 29/5/99 (Shaba 01-04) to Spangdhalem
x4 dep 29/5/99 (Shaba 05-08) to Spangdhalem
x2 dep 29/5/99 (Shaba 09-10) to Spangdhalem
x2 dep 31/5/99 (Shaba 01-02) to Spangdhalem

Thank you, very helpful and insightful answers.