US Air Force A-10s involved in high-risk rescue of downed F-15E pilot in Iran

A US Air Force task force, including A-10 Warthogs, conducted a high-risk rescue operation for a downed F-15E pilot in Iran, engaging in close-in gunfights.

7 Apr, 18:02 — 8 Apr, 17:19

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Why this matters

This story highlights the extreme risks faced by military personnel in hostile territories and showcases the advanced, often classified, technologies developed for combat search and rescue. It also underscores the strategic importance of specialized aircraft like the A-10 for such high-stakes missions.

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A US F-15E pilot was shot down in southern Iran
The pilot, identified as "Dude 44 Bravo," hid for two days
US Air Force A-10 Warthogs were involved in the rescue operation
A long-range heartbeat detection system called "Ghost Murmur" was used to locate the pilot

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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The downed pilot was publicly identified as “Dude 44 Bravo.”

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The pilot spent two days hiding in a mountain crevice.

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The "Ghost Murmur" system tracked heartbeats from 40 miles away.

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The rescue operation involved "close-in gunfights" by A-10s.

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The use of "Ghost Murmur" was its first operational deployment.

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The specific role of the CIA in the operation

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The US Air Force's current stance on the necessity of A-10s

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der-standard138d ago

Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

New York Times reporter Helene Cooper walks us through the high-stakes operation to rescue a downed U.S. airman in Iran

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Business InsiderMostly Factual139d ago

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

A task force including A-10s protected the rescue aircraft flying to pick up the downed F-15E pilot in Iran. US Air Force photo US Air Force A-10 Warthogs were part of the rescue operation for downed airmen in Iran. The A-10s were in a "Sandy" role supporting search and rescue. The Air Force has pushed for the retirement of its A-10 fleet, deeming them obsolete. US Air Force A-10 Warthogs, decades-old attack aircraft the service has been pushing into retirement, were part of the risky rescu...

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ndtvMostly Factual139d ago

Ghost Murmur: US Tool That Tracked Heartbeats From 40 Miles Away To Locate Pilot In Iran

The airman, identified publicly only as “Dude 44 Bravo,” spent two days hiding in a mountain crevice after his F-15 jet went down in southern Iran.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Business Insider · 7 Apr, 18:02|Full coverage: 4 · 23h|Window: 23h

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Business Insider7 Apr, 18:02First to report

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

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index-hr7 Apr, 20:42

CIA koristila sustav za detekciju otkucaja srca pri spašavanju pilota u Iranu

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ndtv8 Apr, 07:05

Ghost Murmur: US Tool That Tracked Heartbeats From 40 Miles Away To Locate Pilot In Iran

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der-standard8 Apr, 17:19Latest update

Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

Story evolution

The initial focus on the A-10s' role in the high-risk rescue expanded to include the groundbreaking use of the "Ghost Murmur" heartbeat detection technology.

Pilot Downed and HidingPrior to April 7

An F-15E pilot was shot down in southern Iran and spent two days hiding in a mountain crevice.

Rescue Operation Details EmergeApril 7

Reports begin to detail the involvement of A-10s in protecting rescue aircraft and the use of the "Ghost Murmur" heartbeat detection system.

Technology FocusApril 8

Further details on the "Ghost Murmur" system, including its capabilities and potential first operational use, are reported.

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US Air Force A-10s involved in high-risk rescue of downed F-15E pilot in Iran

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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Source Diversity

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Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

Ghost Murmur: US Tool That Tracked Heartbeats From 40 Miles Away To Locate Pilot In Iran

Coverage Timeline

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

CIA koristila sustav za detekciju otkucaja srca pri spašavanju pilota u Iranu

Ghost Murmur: US Tool That Tracked Heartbeats From 40 Miles Away To Locate Pilot In Iran

Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

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