Colonel Flying F-15E Combat Mission
A colonel flying an F-15E combat mission was shot down in southwestern Iran, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. The WSO survived for nearly 50 hours before being rescued.
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A colonel flying an F-15E combat mission was shot down in southwestern Iran, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. The WSO survived for nearly 50 hours before being rescued.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E was shot down over Iran, leading to a complex rescue operation supported by the CIA’s strategic deception campaign.
An E-3 Sentry was damaged during an Iranian missile and drone attack on March 27, 2026, at Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring over 10 service members.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue efforts currently underway. The incident occurred in friendly airspace.
A Boeing E-6B Mercury, known as a doomsday plane, was recently seen in Fresno, California, amid escalating tensions with Iran. This sighting highlights the ongoing national security concerns.