Declassified Video Shows US Forces Rescue 'Dude 44 Bravo' Airman from Iran
Summary
The U.S. military released a video showing the rescue of two American airmen shot down in Iran on April 2. One airman was rescued quickly, while the other stayed behind enemy lines for two days before being saved by a helicopter mission involving many U.S. forces.Key Facts
- Two U.S. airmen, known by call signs Alpha and Bravo, were shot down near Isfahan, Iran.
- The plane was hit by a shoulder-fired missile, and the airmen ejected and landed about five miles apart.
- The rescue mission was called "Dude 44."
- Alpha was rescued soon after landing, but Bravo stayed behind enemy lines for about two days.
- Bravo was rescued by an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter from the U.S. Air Force.
- Over 90 U.S. forces were on the ground, and several hundred were in the air supporting the mission.
- The mission happened in daylight and was considered very dangerous.
- U.S. military leaders emphasized the high risk but acted to save the downed airmen quickly.
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