It’s interesting to me that these news reports continue to refer to “both pilots.” The pilot was picked up very quickly, the extended search was for the WSO.

The Iranians won't cooperate, of course. Just like the Democrats in this country, they will do anything but cooperate with President Trump. Of course, he knows this.

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Originally posted by TMats:
It’s interesting to me that these news reports continue to refer to “both pilots.” The pilot was picked up very quickly, the extended search was for the WSO.

Two different planes, an F15 and an A10, were shot down. Both pilots were rescued, but the search continues for the second crew member of the F15. The reality probably is the media doesn’t know the difference between crew roles in the F15, or assumes the public doesn’t know and refers to both crew members as pilots which they technically are.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Whatever the case, your position on this matter is simply and completely wrong.

I respectfully disagree. But we are all Americans here and want the best for our country so I respect your take!

Now, we have to find the back seater of that 15 and try to get our guys out of this mess without too many more flag draped coffins unloaded from the back of a C-17. God bless them all. I retired when Uncle Sam took our A-10s and flew them to the boneyard so I am out of the fight, but would gladly go back if things get messier.

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Originally posted by trapper189:

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Originally posted by TMats:
It’s interesting to me that these news reports continue to refer to “both pilots.” The pilot was picked up very quickly, the extended search was for the WSO.

Two different planes, an F15 and an A10, were shot down. Both pilots were rescued, but the search continues for the second crew member of the F15.

Yes, I know, the pilot of the A-10 punched out over the Persian Gulf and was picked up almost immediately. The pilot of the Strike Eagle was also quickly rescued. Reports on the WSO seem confused, I read that he has been rescued and that he has not. Most reliable reports seem to say he is still missing.

I’ll add, when I referred to “both pilots,” it was strictly in the context of the F-15E.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
The Iranians won't cooperate, of course. Just like the Democrats in this country, they will do anything but cooperate with President Trump. Of course, he knows this.

Agreed. The 48hrs is for the USA to plan for when Iran unsurprisingly doesn't cooperate.

Got'em back!

Unconfirmed info that villagers helped shelter the airman. There was a trickle of info earlier this AM of a large movement of forces and a firefight between US and IRGC/Basij forces but couldn't verify sources

https://x.com/JackMurphyRGR/st.../2040563822784647473



https://x.com/JenGriffinFNC/st...637421373505989?s=20

^^^^^

I saw that too. Excellent news!!!!

Way to go Fly-Boy. Congratulations for your success. Now do something nice for your Mom, she had a tough week.

^^^
He gets it.

I'm grateful to hear the pilots are safe. I have a cousin that is Air Force Pararescue and my stress level goes up when someone is missing.

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Originally posted by ibanda:
I'm grateful to hear the pilots are safe. I have a cousin that is Air Force Pararescue and my stress level goes up when someone is missing.

Two c130s, an a10, two helicopters.... a substantial but necessary price to pay to recover a pilot. Biden would have abandoned him the moment an Iranian lit a match nearby.

I imagine they mowed down anyone in the way, holding or looking for the downed airman.

It’s great they got him, going on as long as it did.

Fantastic news!

It was welcome news when I woke up.. been praying for him!!

Awesome news to wake up to.

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Originally posted by oddball:
Awesome news to wake up to.

Oh yeah!