"Images of a tail fin and other debris were released by Iranian state media early on Friday accompanied by an initial claim that an advanced US F-35 had been hit by a new air defence system over central Iran and the pilot probably killed."
"Aviation experts said the wreckage pictured was in fact from a F-15E from the US air force's 494th squadron, based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK, though it could not at first be confirmed when and where the pictures were taken."
"A social media account claiming to be linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards posted a picture of an ejector seat in a desert landscape, which appeared to be consistent with the ACES II type used in F-15Es."
"The presenter on an Iranian TV channel urged residents to hand over any enemy pilot to police and promised a reward for anyone who did."
A US F-15E fighter was shot down over Iran, leading to a search and rescue effort for its two crew members. Iranian state media released images of debris, initially claiming an F-35 was hit. Aviation experts confirmed the wreckage belonged to an F-15E from the 494th squadron. US officials later confirmed the incident, but the military did not comment. Footage showed US helicopters conducting a potential rescue mission, and speculation arose that at least one crew member may have ejected safely, supported by a social media post from Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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