New video shows risky rescue of US airman shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, and its crew member ejected but broke his back. The airman then spent nearly two days on a desert ridge, injured and trying to avoid capture, while a U.S. military rescue team of about 90 service members worked to locate and retrieve him. He has now shared details about the operation in a recent interview.
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5 developments- Sep 10Only center coverage:U.S. colonel shot down in Iran speaks with 60 Minutes in exclusive interview
- Sep 13Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story
- Sep 14Only center coverage:Watch: Videos show rescue of downed Air Force officers 2 days apart
- Sep 14Airman Shot Down Over Iran Endured 50-Hour Fight to Evade Capture: 'God is Good'
- Sep 16US military shares dramatic footage of operation to save injured airman shot down in Iran
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