U.S. Air Force's Misleading Flight Plan Uncovered by Austrian Investigation
In 2002, the U.S. Air Force filed a misleading flight plan for a KC-10 tanker to fly over Austria, which led to an investigation by the Austrian Air Force. The Austrians became suspicious when the aircraft number for the 'DC-10' was actually assigned to an aerial refueling aircraft. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters were accompanying the tanker, which were not approved for the overflight. This incident occurred during a period when the U.S. military was building up forces in the Persian Gulf, leading to the invasion of Iraq. The stealth fighters were likely part of this buildup, and the misleading flight plan was intended to expedite their deployment. 
