Air Force officer shot down over Iran describes ordeal that ended with his rescue two days later

An Air Force officer who spent two days inside enemy territory after his F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April credited his religious faith for helping keep him alive until his dramatic rescue.

Air Force officer shot down over Iran describes ordeal that ended with his rescue two days later

TL;DR

  • An Air Force officer's fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
  • He was behind enemy lines for two days.
  • His religious faith helped him survive until rescue.