F-117 pilot felt 'enormous' negative g-forces

The U.S. Air Force F-117 pilot who ejected over Yugoslavia March 27 and was rescued hours later described "enormous" negative g-forces that nearly prevented him from reaching the ejection seat grips. The pilot, whose identity is not being revealed, recounted parts of his experience in an interview...

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