Streaks or wisps of precipitation falling from a cloud but
evaporating before reaching the ground. In certain cases, shafts of
virga may precede a microburst.
"This is a strategic weapon that really reshaped how
the Air Force looked at strategic warfare. It doesn't matter what
defenses you put up, how deep you try to hide or how much you
surround yourself with collateral damage, this airplane will come
and get you."
Source: Lt. Col. Chris Knehans, commander of
the 7th Fighter Squadron at New Mexico's Holloman Air Force Base,
on the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter.
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