A căzut în gol cu 161 km/h după ce avionul său a fost doborât deasupra Iranului. Mărturia pilotului salvat după 48 de ore

A U.S. Air Force pilot recounted his harrowing experience after his aircraft was shot down over Iran, leading to a dangerous rescue operation. He described the terrifying moment when he realized his parachute was malfunctioning and the challenges he faced while evading Iranian forces. Despite sustaining serious injuries, he managed to survive and was rescued after 48 hours. The operation involved intense firefights and the destruction of several aircraft to prevent technology from falling into enemy hands. This incident occurred amid rising unpopularity of the ongoing war, influenced by increasing global energy prices and upcoming elections.