Daring Rescue: US CSAR Teams Save Downed F-15E Airmen in Iran
American combat search-and-rescue teams penetrated deep into Iranian territory to recover both crew members of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle shot down during Operation Epic Fury. After the jet was hit by enemy defenses, the pilot and weapons systems officer ejected into rugged mountains as hostile forces closed in. Under intense fire, one CSAR unit extracted the first airman. A second team flew low in HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters, supported by HC-130J tankers and covered by A-10 Warthogs, to rescue the second crew member. Both airmen are now safe in Iraq and in good condition. This marks the first confirmed loss of a U.S. manned aircraft over Iran in the conflict. The mission underscores the military’s resolve to never leave anyone behind, no matter the threat. Sources include defense analysts and major news outlets.
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