Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Summary
An Air Force officer was shot down over a mountainous desert area in Iran in April. After ejecting from the damaged F-15E fighter jet, he free-fell with a damaged parachute, survived injuries, and hid behind enemy lines for two days before being rescued.Key Facts
- The officer was the weapons-systems officer, call sign Bravo, flying in an F-15E with pilot Alpha during a mission over Iran.
- Their jet was hit by an Iranian shoulder-fired missile near Isfahan, close to Iran’s nuclear material storage.
- Bravo’s parachute was damaged, causing him to fall at 70-100 mph and suffer a broken back, arm, and shoulder.
- He prayed for help during the fall and described his survival as a "modern-day miracle."
- Bravo hid and survived for two days before being rescued behind enemy lines.
- Alpha ejected safely, was rescued first, and later returned to flying duties.
- The mission targeted Iranian drone and missile program facilities.
- U.S. Central Command said the military has flown about 13,000 missions in the war with Iran.
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