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The Stealth Pilot And The Serb Who Shot Him Down- BFF's
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:51 pm
by Kenny X
This sure is an oddbal human interest story. Check it out!
A former US Air Force pilot and the man who shot his stealth plane down during Nato's operation in Serbia have struck a remarkable friendship.
Breaking bread with the enemy is one thing. Making it together is a step that former foes do not usually take.
But in Zoltan Dani's kitchen, that is exactly what is happening. Once the commander of a crack Yugoslav anti-aircraft rocket unit, the former colonel has swapped his camouflage for an apron and now runs a successful bakery.
Even more remarkably, kneading the dough beside him is former United States Air Force pilot, Dale Zelko.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20209770
Re: The Stealth Pilot And The Serb Who Shot Him Down- BFF's
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:59 pm
by Kraj 2.0
$70-million state-of-the-art jet brought down by a guy who makes biscuits on the weekend. So much for American technology.
Re: The Stealth Pilot And The Serb Who Shot Him Down- BFF's
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:09 am
by Fat Cat
Serbs are just good people. I've been all over Serbia and Republika Srpska and never once had static because I am an American.
Re: The Stealth Pilot And The Serb Who Shot Him Down- BFF's
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:06 am
by Kenny X
I dug this story. I've been having a few rough days, needed a pick-me-up.
Re: The Stealth Pilot And The Serb Who Shot Him Down- BFF's
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:39 pm
by tzg
This is fantastic.
"I thought about the Serbian SAM (surface-to-air missile) operator, imagining having a coffee and conversation with this guy, saying to him: 'Really nice shot.' I had this huge respect for him and the Serbian people."
I also agree about Serbians - they're almost embarrassingly nice at times. I love their films, too. Not so much the plum brandy, though.