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F-16 Pilots Flew Deep into Iran on 'Midnight Hammer' Mission, Low on Fuel
F-16 pilots on a mission dubbed 'Midnight Hammer' flew their non-stealth jets deep into Iranian airspace to protect bombers. They successfully completed their mission but returned critically low on fuel.
30 May, 09:35 — 30 May, 09:35
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Business InsiderMostly Factual5d ago
Midnight Hammer F-16 pilots flew their non-stealth jets deep into Iran protecting bombers. Then they flew out critically low on fuel.
A CENTCOM-based US Air Force F-16. Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer/US Air Force Six F-16 pilots escorted B-2 bombers deep into Iranian airspace during Operation Midnight Hammer. Award citations for the aviators revealed refueling disruptions and major in-flight replanning. After the mission, pilots had to contend with "critically low" fuel. During Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025, US Air Force F-16 fighter jets cleared the way for the B-2 bombers that struck Iran's nuclear facilities. The f...
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Midnight Hammer F-16 pilots flew their non-stealth jets deep into Iran protecting bombers. Then they flew out critically low on fuel.
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