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US Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran; 1 Crew Member Rescued, Search Ongoing
The White House said the president was briefed as search-and-rescue efforts continue, though no formal U.S. confirmation of a downed jet has been issued.The F-15E went down under unknown circumstances and U.S. combat search and rescue assets have been seen deep in Iran.
Photos of debris would indicate an aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath in England, based on its red band. This is one of the units that has been deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations for Epic Fury. The 494th FS has also been extremely active over the CENTCOM area of responsibility for many years.
F-15E Down In Iran, Rescue Operation Ongoing (Updated)
The F-15E went down under unknown circumstances and U.S. combat search and rescue assets have been seen deep in Iran. Photos show what appear to be parts of a U.S. Air Force F-15E, amid claims and counterclaims from the US and Iran.
www.twz.com
UPDATE: 12:20 PM EST–
U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that one crew member from the F-15E downed over Iran has been rescued by American forces.
A search and rescue effort is ongoing for the other crew member, the same sources said.
F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.
www.airandspaceforces.com
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