🇺🇸 Operation Desert Storm (1991) – The Gulf War Air Campaign: 100,000 Sorties & Stealth Revolution During the Gulf War’s air campaign, coalition forces flew over 100,000 sorties, dominating the skies over Iraq and Kuwait. The conflict marked the combat debut of the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, which flew 1,200 missions undetected — striking high-value targets with precision and paving the way for modern stealth warfare. #GulfWar #OperationDesertStorm #F117Nighthawk #StealthTechnology #USAF

It's 30 years since the first Gulf War. The UK's involvement was known as 'Op GRANBY', while the United States, which led the alliance in the region, called its operation 'Desert Storm'. The conflict saw the largest ever deployment of the British Armed Forces since the Second World War. Read more here👉https://www.forces.net/news/gulf-war-everything-you-need-know-about-conflict-30-years | Forces News

31K views · 2.1K reactions | U.S. forces brought new weapons to the fight, including stealth aircraft. These proved essential in neutralizing Iraq's combat aircraft, sophisticated air defense and anti-aircraft artillery pieces. Join us as we continue to remember Operation Desert Storm. #DesertStorm30 | United States Air Force | Facebook

Coalition aircraft led the largest air campaign since World War II, driving enemy leadership underground and heavily damaging critical support networks. This soon lead to the liberation of Kuwait. Join us in the continued recognition of Operation Desert Storm. #DesertStorm30 | United States Air Force