A model kit designer took a wild guess. The Pentagon thought he exposed a top-secret project.
During the Cold War, as the U.S. military raced to develop the F-117A Nighthawk, an aviation enthusiast unknowingly built a model that looked eerily close to the real thing. The Testors F-19 Stealth Fighter became a global sensation, setting off alarm bells in the Pentagon. How could a hobbyist predict classified technology? Did he have insider knowledge, or was it just an extraordinary coincidence?
The Stealth Fighter unravels a gripping true story of innovation, paranoia, and Cold War espionage. From a model kit to a military nightmare, this is the incredible tale of how a simple guess shook the most secret aircraft program in history.
A must-read for aviation buffs and history lovers alike.
