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James48

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4. It appears that two aircraft are down.

Reply to ruet (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 01:42 PM

Yesterday

An F-15E, and also a Blackhawk UH-60 rescue helicopter.
Video from Iran shows pieces from the F-15E( normally a crew of 2)
And a smoking UH-60 losing altitude. No word on how many aboard the UH-60, but it would normally be at least 3, and possibly as many as 12. The helicopter appears to have been downed during the rescue attempt.

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One Crew Member From Us Fighter Jet Downed in Iran Has Been Rescued, US Media Report [View all] ruet Yesterday OP

Maybe it will be another Gary Francis Powers situation Chasstev365 Yesterday #1

In return for an end to the war? n/t BaronChocula Yesterday #2

Latest from CNN: sop Yesterday #3

It appears that two aircraft are down. James48 Yesterday #4

History Repeats...... Bread and Circuses Yesterday #5

THere is an image of a smoking helicopter but no video Prairie Gates Yesterday #6

OMG--your post could mean there are Several U.S. troops out there. riversedge Yesterday #8

Economic Times (news source from India) ... BlueWavePsych 23 hrs ago #9

I hope they find that second pilot soon. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #7

If Trump thinks his war of choice is Deminpenn 23 hrs ago #10

We'll take what good news we can get. 70sEraVet 23 hrs ago #11