Pentagon releases video of September 13 rescue of downed F-15E crew in Iran

Pentagon releases video of September 13 rescue of downed F-15E crew in Iran

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On 16 September, the Pentagon released video showing the combat search-and-rescue mission that recovered a severely injured weapons systems officer after his F-15E was shot down over Iran on 13 September. The officer, call sign Dude 44 Bravo, told U. S.

Central Command that a missile strike forced him to eject, his parachute was damaged and he spent roughly 50 hours evading Iranian forces, at one point climbing a 7,000-foot ridge before pararescue teams extracted him. Senior defense officials said the operation involved hundreds of personnel and that the aircraft’s pilot had been rescued earlier.

Acteurs

U.S. Air Force weapons systems officer (call sign Dude 44 Bravo) Gen. Dan Caine Pete Hegseth Admiral Brad Cooper U.S. Central Command U.S. Department of Defense

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Iran United States

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Verdict global: Partiel Confiance: 55% Affirmations: 3
Résumé

There is not enough evidence to verify that on September 13, 2026, an Air Force colonel survived a missile strike, a high-speed ejection, and two days behind enemy lines before being rescued by a large-scale U.S. operation. There is not enough evidence to confirm that the Pentagon disclosed footage of a large-scale combat search-and-rescue mission on September 16, 2026. It is partially confirmed that an F-15E was shot down over Iran earlier in 2026.

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16 septembre 2026
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US military reveals footage from mission to rescue downed F-15E crew in Iran
US military reveals footage from mission to rescue downed F-15E crew in Iran

Fox News • 16 sept. 07h12

The Pentagon disclosed footage of a large-scale combat search-and-rescue mission that recovered a severely injured airman after an F-15E was shot down over Iran earlier this year.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 38% Droite
14 septembre 2026
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US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda
US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda

The Guardian • 14 sept. 14h42

A U.S. airman who survived a missile strike over Iran described his 50-hour escape and a large-scale rescue operation that involved special-operations forces, which was featured on a CBS news program.

Crédibilité 68% Manip. 34% Gauche
US Air Force colonel shot down over Iran recounts 'modern-day miracle'
US Air Force colonel shot down over Iran recounts 'modern-day miracle'

Fox News • 14 sept. 11h31

An Air Force colonel who was the weapons systems officer on an F-15E shot down by an Iranian missile described his 50-hour ordeal and return to safety, while oil markets reacted to escalating regional tensions.

Crédibilité 68% Manip. 45% Droite
Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran
Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran

nbcnews.com • 14 sept. 01h51

An unnamed Air Force weapons systems officer described the missile strike on his F-15, a damaged parachute, and a two-day escape before being rescued by pararescue personnel.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 7% Centre
Badly wounded U.S. Air Force officer climbed 7,000 foot Iranian ridgeline to hide after being shot down
Badly wounded U.S. Air Force officer climbed 7,000 foot Iranian ridgeline to hide after being shot down

CBS News • 14 sept. 00h00

A severely injured Air Force weapons systems officer survived a crash in Iran, climbed a mountain ridge and was recovered in a large-scale rescue operation involving hundreds of U.S. personnel.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 27% Centre
13 septembre 2026
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U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he prayed while "free-falling" to the ground behind enemy lines
U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he prayed while "free-falling" to the ground behind enemy lines

CBS News • 13 sept. 23h58

An Air Force colonel who survived a missile strike, a high-speed ejection and two days behind enemy lines was rescued by a large-scale U.S. operation in Iran, while his pilot was recovered earlier.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
8 septembre 2026
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First on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran details his two days surviving behind enemy lines before being rescued
First on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran details his two days surviving behind enemy lines before being rescued

CBS News • 08 sept. 11h57

The weapons systems officer from the downed U.S. fighter jet described his survival and evasion in Iran, while senior U.S. defense officials discussed the rescue operation.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 9% Centre

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