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Report claimed that missing U.S. pilot that went missing in southern Iran after Iran shot down the US fighter jet is an American weapons officer trained to survive in dangerous and remote areas. Read more
US Fighter pilots are usually prepared for emergencies with survival gear and communication tools. The plan is to safely parachute, find cover, stay hidden, send location signals to friendly forces, and avoid the enemy.
Search and rescue efforts continued last night, using HH‑60 Pave Hawk helicopters and HC‑130 aircraft, supported by A‑10s and fighter jets. AWACS planes help track the airspace in real time.
The rough Iranian terrain may help the pilot hide, but time is critical. He faces limited food and water, possible injuries, and constant pressure from Iranian search teams.
No U.S. ground forces are on site. The rescue depends entirely on helicopters reaching deep into an area that recently shot down an F‑15.