First on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran details his rescue
Summary
A U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down in Iran shared his story for the first time on 60 Minutes. He spent two days alone in the mountains of Iran before being rescued in one of the largest U.S. military rescue operations.Key Facts
- The officer was part of a two-person crew shot down over Iran in April.
- The pilot of the fighter jet was rescued within hours, but the officer stayed hidden for two days.
- He was injured during the ejection from the aircraft.
- The officer evaded Iranian forces while waiting for rescue.
- His mission call sign was Dude 44 Bravo.
- The rescue was one of the most complex in U.S. military history.
- The 60 Minutes interview also included military leaders like Gen. Dan Caine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Admiral Brad Cooper.
- The full interview aired on Sept. 13 on CBS and Paramount+.
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