Inside the Daring Rescue of an American Airman in Iran
A senior U.S. military official calls this one of the most complex special operations in American history. It began when an F-15E went down deep inside Iran and the Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) was recovered by locals opposed to the regime. With two transport planes stranded at a remote base, commanders quickly sent in three replacement aircraft. They extracted every American safely and destroyed the disabled planes to prevent them falling into hostile hands. The pilot evaded capture for nearly 48 hours, sheltered by brave Iranian civilians who risked everything. A fierce firefight secured his rescue and brought him home on aircraft brought in for this precise mission. This story highlights courage, ingenuity, and unwavering resolve. We honor those who stood up for our hero and made this rescue possible.
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