U.S. airman shot down in Iran recounts rescue mission: 'God is good'
A United States airman who was shot down over Iran while manning an F-15 fighter jet in the spring recounted the moment he free-fell to the ground over enemy territory and the subsequent rescue mission that saved him for the first time on Sunday.
TL;DR
- A U.S. airman recounts being shot down over Iran in an F-15.
- His parachute was damaged by a missile hit.
- He survived for nearly two days with a broken back, arm, and shoulder.
- U.S. special forces conducted a rescue mission to save him.