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An F-15 Weapons Systems Officer downed in Iran was rescued after about 48 hours on the run, with reports that he signaled rescuers by waving American-flag themed underwear as a joint U.S. operation brought him home.
Two Iranian Su-24 bombers reportedly flew very low toward Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar but were shot down by Qatari F-15 fighters about two minutes from their target, according to CNN sources cited by Stars and Stripes. The incident, described as a rare direct clash, occurred as regional tensions rose amid a broader U.S.-led campaign; Al Udeid remains a major hub for U.S. forces in the region.
Three American F-15 jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly-fire incident during Operation Epic Fury; all six aircrew ejected and were recovered in stable condition, with no casualties reported.
An F-15 fighter crashed in Kuwait during Middle East operations, with one crew member ejecting and surviving. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense later said multiple aircraft were involved and all crews were evacuated to hospital and reported in stable condition. Subsequent updates tentatively identified the aircraft as a USAF F-15E from the 335th Fighter Squadron, though many details remain unconfirmed as investigators determine the cause and whether the incident involved friendly fire.
A passenger in an F-15D Eagle at Barnes Air National Guard Base accidentally ejected while the aircraft was on the ground, with footage showing the ejection and the passenger crawling near the runway. The incident involved a zero/zero ejection, which is rare and dangerous, and the identity of the passenger remains unconfirmed. The event is under investigation, and more details are awaited.
The US Air Force would be allowed to retire 42 A-10 Warthog attack planes in 2024 and 57 F-15C and F-15D fighters under a proposed version of the House’s fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. However, the Air Force wouldn’t be able to cut any more A-10s until it shows lawmakers a plan on how it would conduct close air support missions. The proposed bill would also require progress reports on the development and technology maturation of Next Generation Air Dominance and drone wingman programs.