F-117 Nighthawk Pilot (USAF, unnamed)

anonymous duty-bound vulnerable

An unnamed pilot involved in a high-stakes military operation and narrative focal point in The West Wing episode.

2 appearances

Military Aviation

Also known as: aircraft pilot, Nighthawk pilot, pilot, F-117 pilot

F-117 Nighthawk …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S1E22 · What Kind Of Day Has It Been

Ten‑Minute Confirmation — F‑117 Down

Not directly observed; inferred: at-risk, potentially injured or captive (creates dread among staff).

The pilot is not physically present but is the subject of the briefing: reported as having ejected or been 'along with the pilot' — status unknown and thereby the human …

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S1E22 · What Kind Of Day Has It Been

Press Briefing: Downed Nighthawk — Denial and Deflection

Absent physically; the situation evokes vulnerability and the urgent risk of captivity or harm.

Not physically present but central to the event: their condition is unknown, their ejection seat reportedly activated, and their potential capture or rescue is the emotional and operational fulcrum of …

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