U.S. Air Force Pilot Shot Down Over Libya Talks About His Rescue

Maj. Kenneth Harney is welcomed home at RAF Lakenheath, England, on March 26.

‘The Best Feeling’: F-15 Fighter Crew Shot Down In Libya Reveal Moment They Were Rescued -- The Daily Mail

A U.S. Air Force pilot shot down over Libya has told of his elation as he was plucked from the hot desert sand by a Marines rescue team.

Major Kenneth Harney of Lexington, Kentucky, and Captain Tyler Stark of Littleton, Colorado, ejected from their F-15 over the country while enforcing the no-fly zone.

Until now U.S. military authorities have kept most details about the mission, including the pilots' names, a closely guarded secret. But earlier this month, with no notice and very little fanfare, the men spoke publicly for the first time about their ordeal.

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Update #1: Downed F-15 crew on Libya rescue: 'The best feeling' -- CNN
Update #2: US bombs remains of F-15 in Libya -- Press TV (Iran)

My Comment: Rotting in a Libyan jail, or being in the arms of a cute blond (see above photo) .... duhhhh .... I would also be overjoyed with my rescue.