Legendary fighter takes final flight, Air Force Reserve delivers F-117A to Smithsonian

The Air Force Reserve delivered an F-117A Nighthawk to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy, preserving the historic stealth fighter for future generations. <br /> <img alt="A disassembled F-117A Nighthawk sits inside a C-5M Super Galaxy inflight from Palmdale, Calif., to Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va., Oct 6, 2026. The C-5M is operated by the Air Force Reserve’s 512th Airlift Wing, based at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Morris)" src="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Oct/08/2004013688/300/300/0/261006-F-AF000-1005.JPG" /> <br />