Near-miracle survival recounted after Iran jet shootdown and damaged parachute

In a 60 Minutes interview, a U.S. Air Force weapons systems officer (call sign Bravo) describes being struck by a shoulder-fired missile during an April incident over Iran, his F-15E damaged, and his parachute malfunctioning as he free-fell. He broke multiple bones but managed to hike a 7,000-foot ridgeline behind enemy lines for two days before elite pararescuemen evacuated him, a rescue CBS characterized as one of the era’s most complex. The segment also notes staff changes at 60 Minutes and related program updates.