An F-15E plane was shot down by Iranian air defenses on Friday. The search and rescue activities undertaken led to the finding and rescue of the plane's pilot. The search for a weapons operator is still ongoing.
According to the published video materials, the activities involved, among others: helicopters and planes. These are probably the HH-60, a modification of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, intended for search and rescue operations, and HC-130J aircraft, also intended to support the operation.
F-15 shot down. The Iranians are also looking for an American pilot
According to the media, soldiers from the US Air Force search and rescue groups, known as the Pararescue Team, are also taking part in the operation. It is a specialized formation whose aim is to rescue aircraft crews shot down over enemy territory, its history dates back to World War II and the Vietnam War.
It is unclear whether soldiers are conducting operations on Iranian soil. Members of the search unit are prepared to land in hostile areas and take over downed pilots.
The Iranians are also looking for an American pilot. On Friday, state television called on the public to help capture enemy pilots, noting that there was a reward for handing over alive soldiers to the authorities. Its amount is 10 billion tomans, which is the equivalent of approximately 76,000. hole.
Iran shot down American planes
Also on Friday, in connection with rescue operations, an American A-10 attack plane was shot down. The pilot of the plane was rescued by the US Navy, the New York Times reported. According to the media, the Iranians also fired at two helicopters engaged in search operations.
The national security team at the White House on Friday informed US President Donald Trump about the ongoing search operation for one of the crew members of the American F-15 fighter downed over Iran, NBC News reported.
