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From: brndlfly@athena.mit.edu (Matthew T Velazquez)
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Subject: Re: "Stealth" Bombers
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Date: 9 Feb 91 03:41:25 GMT
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From: brndlfly@athena.mit.edu (Matthew T Velazquez)
Yes, F-117A canopies are coated with a very thin gold film (inside? outside?
somewhere in between?) to prevent the helmet from broadcasting a radar 
signature. If you look at a picture taken from an oblique angle, you can see
this film reflecting sunlight.

That's also from Jay Miller's Aerofax Extra on the F-117.

				T Velazquez
				MIT Aero/Astro
				brndlfly@athena.mit.edu