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5 Apr 2026, 04:05

Axios: The Second Crew Member of the F-15 Has Been Rescued

Three U.S. officials confirmed to the news outlet "Axios" that U.S. special forces successfully rescued the second crew member of the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran.

With the completion of this operation, both flight crew members are now in the custody of U.S. forces.

According to two informed sources, the pilot and the weapons systems officer of the F-15 immediately established contact through their communication systems after ejecting.

One U.S. official stated that the operation was carried out by a specialized reconnaissance unit with extensive air support, and all forces have now exited Iranian airspace and territory.
axios Fox News also reported, citing two senior U.S. officials and regional sources, that the second crew member of the F-15E, which was shot down in southwestern Iran, was found and extracted in a rescue operation "behind enemy lines," and he, along with the rescue team, has now "safely exited Iran."
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