US Air Force Pilots Rescued After Plane Crash in Iran
Summary
The US Air Force has released newly declassified video showing the dramatic daylight rescue of two pilots after a plane crash in Iran. One pilot, Bravo, survived a parachute malfunction and serious injuries before being extracted behind enemy lines.
Key Points
- The US Air Force released video of a risky rescue operation for two pilots after a plane crash in Iran.
- One pilot, Bravo, was badly injured after a parachute malfunction and spent two days alone before rescue.
- The CIA and more than 90 US soldiers were involved in locating and extracting the stranded officers.
- General Mark Milley said daylight operations behind enemy lines are extremely risky.