How a wounded Air Force officer stayed safe in Iran after plane was shot down
Summary
In April, a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran during a mission targeting missile and drone facilities. Two officers ejected; one survived a dangerous parachute landing while separated in rough terrain, prompting a large U.S. military rescue operation.Key Facts
- The incident happened on April 2 over a mountainous area south of Isfahan, Iran.
- The jet, call sign DUDE 44, was on a strike mission unrelated to Iran’s nuclear facility.
- The $30 million aircraft was hit by a shoulder-fired missile costing about $100,000.
- Two officers ejected and landed miles apart; one called Bravo suffered injuries and a damaged parachute.
- Bravo described the ejection as like being hit by a freight train and experiencing free-fall with a broken parachute.
- The U.S. military launched one of its largest search and rescue operations to recover the stranded officers.
- Iran shared images of the wreckage on social media.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the military’s commitment to rescuing the officers regardless of the danger.
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