Dropping Out Of the Sky
Zelko was safely ejected from the aircraft. However, the aircraft went hurling to the ground, yet it was remarkably intact once it hit the ground as Zelko made his way to the Yugoslavian soil – on enemy territory. This had to be terrifying.
Dropping Out Of The Sky
Breaking Protocol
Zelko broke protocol when he radioed his comrades to let them know where he had landed. He thought that his descent from the F-117 would give the enemy difficulty finding him. However, the Serbians went on a manhunt. They were looking for him.
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Breaking Protocol