US Fighter Jet Downed in Iran: Search for Pilot Continues

0:00On April 3, early reports say one pilot from a U.S. F-15 fighter jet, downed over Iran, has been rescued. This comes after the plane went down deep in enemy territory, marking another high-stakes combat surge and rescue mission. A second crew member is still out there, with teams hunting non-stop. These Cesar operations are no joke. They're rush-ops and hostile zones to grab downed pilots before enemies do. U.S. Air Force elite pair rescue units lead the charge, deploying helicopters, refueling planes, and strike aircraft recover. Video from Iran even showed U.S. troppers buzzing over Kuzistan province. Pair rescue men are the tip of the spear, trained as killers and medics in a brutal two-year pipeline. They're motto? These things we do that others may live. It's a promise, no one gets left behind. They've got roots in World War II jumps, and Vietnam's massive rescues that shaped today's tactics. Back in Iraq and Afghanistan, they ran thousands of extractions, like saving that navy seal in the lone survivor story.

1:06Rare for pilots lately, but think 1999 in Serbia or Bosnia, Scotto Grady, after six days on the run. As the surge drags on inside Iran, it highlights how these missions keep evolving, blending histories grit with cutting-edge ops to bring folks home. Safe. Stay tuned for updates on that second crew member. That wraps Global News Today, brought to you with AI.