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Bravo’s Ordeal: Inside America’s Massive Iran F-15E Rescue Mission
military24 days ago

Bravo’s Ordeal: Inside America’s Massive Iran F-15E Rescue Mission

An Air Force weapons systems officer known as Bravo recounts in a 60 Minutes interview how his F-15E was shot down over Iran in April, how he endured a broken back, arm and shoulder while evading capture for about two days, and how a massive rescue operation—featuring roughly 90 U.S. ground troops, hundreds of air assets, CIA deception, and a later extraction of Bravo and another downed airman—unfolded as one of the largest combat rescues in U.S. history.

via stripes.com|
#60-minutes#f-15e#iran
Iran's jellyfish drone swarm may have downed U.S. F-15E, pilot says
world3 months ago

Iran's jellyfish drone swarm may have downed U.S. F-15E, pilot says

A U.S. F-15E was shot down over Iran in April. A pilot described a swarm of interconnected, jellyfish-like drones hovering in the area that may have helped bring down the jet, signaling a possible boost in Iran's drone capabilities. The pilot and weapons officer ejected; the officer was seriously injured and hid in the Zagros Mountains as rescue efforts included a CIA-backed deception and a high-risk operation by U.S. special forces, with transport aircraft destroyed on the ground to prevent capture. No U.S. fatalities were reported.

via New York Post|
#drone-swarm#f-15e#iran
When Deconfliction Fails: Kuwait's Patriot Batteries Down U.S. F-15Es
military7 months ago

When Deconfliction Fails: Kuwait's Patriot Batteries Down U.S. F-15Es

During a nighttime intercept over Kuwait, Kuwaiti Patriot air-defense systems shot down three U.S. Air Force F-15Es amid a dense, multi-threat airspace; all six aircrew ejected and were rescued, but the incident exposed critical gaps in identification and real-time shared situational awareness among allied forces and highlighted how deconfliction failures can turn friendly forces into casualties.

via We Are The Mighty|
#air-defense#epic-fury#f-15e
USAF Pilots' Heroic Defense Against Iranian Drone Assault on Israel
military1 year ago

USAF Pilots' Heroic Defense Against Iranian Drone Assault on Israel

In response to Iran's April 13 attack on Israel, USAF F-15E crews from the 494th Fighter Squadron faced intense conditions to defend against the assault. Despite ballistic missiles threatening their base, airmen like Capts. Coffey and Hester, along with their maintenance teams, bravely prepared jets for takeoff amid "Alarm Red" alerts. The aircrews launched to ensure survival, navigating through active air defenses and debris. Their actions, alongside those of ground crews, were recognized with various military honors for their valor and commitment during the chaotic defense operation.

via Air & Space Forces Magazine|
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