U.S. airman shot down in Iran recounts rescue mission: ‘God is good’
An American F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran during spring, with the pilot, known as “Bravo,” recalling the harrowing experience of his parachute being damaged by a missile. He survived for nearly two days in enemy territory despite sustaining multiple injuries-including a broken back, arm, and shoulder-before being rescued by U.S. special forces. The account was shared during an interview with Norah O’Donnell on 60 Minutes.
A United States airman who was shot down over Iran while manning an F-15 fighter jet in the spring recounted the moment he free-fell to the ground over enemy territory and the subsequent rescue mission that saved him for the first time on Sunday.
While speaking with Norah O’Donnell of 60 Minutes, the pilot, referred to as “Bravo,” recounted how his parachute was damaged when a shoulder-fired missile hit the jet he was operating. The weapons systems officer survived for nearly two days with a broken back, arm, and shoulder before U.S. special forces rescued him.
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