… Central Command area of Responsibility, declared an isolated personnel recovery event for a US Air Force F15E Strike Eagle call sign dude 44 which was down in hostile Iranian territory. The pilot and weapons system officer had both safely ejected and were isolated behind enemy lines. Following confirmation of active rescue beacons and on the direction of the Secretary and by order of the President, a rescue operation was launched with the stated purpose of bringing both Americans home safely. (31:47–31:55)
CLAIM
Asserts that both crew members of the downed aircraft ejected safely and were behind enemy lines.
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