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Shot-Down F-15 Crew Member Over Iran Tells of Spectacular Rescue
For the first time, one of the two U.S. F-15 crew members rescued in Iran has shared his story. The aircraft was shot down near Isfahan on 2026-04-02, likely by a portable missile. Despite breaking his back, arm, and shoulder, 'Bravo' managed to hide and survive. U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth led a massive rescue involving 92 commandos and thousands of support personnel. After 50 hours and intense firefights, Bravo was rescued at dawn on Easter Sunday, narrowly escaping Iranian forces searching for him.
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