The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

"The shootdown of an F-15E Strike Eagle last Friday in Iran saw both the pilot and the weapon systems officer eject from the aircraft and land deep inside hostile territory. While the pilot was rescued quickly, the other airman landed miles away and hid for nearly 48 hours before being rescued."

"Within hours, 21 US aircraft launched to rescue the pilot, flying at very low altitude under fire. The first wave located the pilot, who was extracted by an HH-60 Jolly Green II rescue helicopter."

"The US dispatched 155 aircraft for the second rescue mission, including four bombers, 64 fighters, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft, and others. Over 150 aircraft were involved in a massive mission to rescue the second airman in Iran."

The rescue mission for two downed US airmen in Iran involved multiple aircraft and a deception campaign. After an F-15E was shot down, the pilot was quickly rescued, while the weapons systems officer evaded capture for nearly 48 hours. President Trump ordered the military to retrieve both airmen, leading to the deployment of 21 aircraft for the initial rescue and 155 aircraft for the second mission. The operation included various aircraft types and involved close combat with Iranian forces to ensure the safety of the rescue efforts.

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