"U.S. forces rescued the pilot within hours of the F-15E Strike Eagle going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuelers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location."
"The search and rescue operation began in daylight over Iran, with helicopters and other aircraft flying low for seven hours, at times facing very, very heavy enemy fire."
"An A-10 Warthog, which was the attack aircraft primarily responsible for keeping in contact with the downed F-15 pilot on the ground, was hit by enemy fire while engaging Iranian forces."
"After rescuing the F-15 pilot, HH-60 Jolly Green II helicopters were engaged by every single person in Iran who had a small-arms weapon, and one of the aircraft took several hits."
U.S. forces executed a complex rescue operation for a downed F-15E pilot in Iran, utilizing helicopters, midair refuelers, and fighter aircraft. The pilot was rescued within hours, while the weapons systems officer was saved nearly two days later. The operation faced significant challenges, including heavy enemy fire. An A-10 Warthog was also downed during the mission but its pilot managed to eject and was rescued. The operation showcased extensive military coordination and resources in a high-risk environment.
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