U.S. F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury — First Jet Lost After 13,000 Sorties
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury — the first U.S. jet lost after 13,000 combat sorties. Two crew reportedly ejected; a combat search-and-rescue involving Black Hawks and a C-130 is underway, but the pilot has not been recovered.