Iranian media claimed that their forces had shot down a US F-15 stealth fighter jet over central Iran.

After an Associated Press-reported incident in which a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was downed during escalating operations tied to the conflict with Iran, both crew members ejected. One aviator was recovered quickly,

A U.S. F‑15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, officials said, prompting a search and rescue during the fifth week of war

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The weapons systems officer was reportedly wounded but still able to walk, and evaded Iranian forces in mountainous terrain for more than a day before being rescued.

For pilots, the most dangerous part of the mission often begins after they eject, according to a retired brigadier general.