A US F-15E was shot down over Iran, and both crew members ejected. The pilot was recovered, while the weapons-systems officer remained missing. The episode demonstrated that US air superiority did not remove the risks of combat for aircrew or the people living in the search area. The event is dated to the aircraftโs loss, distinct from the later rescue.
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What happened to the US F-15E on April 3?
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The aircraft was lost over Iran; one crew member was recovered and one remained missing.
The downed F-15E crew was fully recovered on April 3.
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One aircrew member remained missing until the April 5 rescue.