"The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine."
"One of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History was undertaken to rescue him. The officer was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran."
"Three of those rescue aircraft, which were flying at low altitudes, were also hit by Iranian fire. One was an A-10 Warthog."
"Numerous videos over the weekend showed planes and helicopters that closely resemble American search and rescue (SAR) aircraft."
A U.S. Airforce colonel was rescued after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. He evaded capture for over a day before being retrieved by U.S. forces. President Trump announced the operation involved dozens of aircraft and was one of the most daring rescues in U.S. history. Israel assisted by sharing intelligence and halting strikes in the area. The rescue operation faced challenges, with several aircraft being hit by Iranian fire during the mission.
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