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10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Shot Down Over Iran: The Rescue of Dude 44

April 10, 2026·1h 36m
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The rescue of the crew of DUDE 44, an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran, is one of the most complex and dangerous combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations in modern warfare. Retired USAF Colonel and Special Operations pilot Buck Walker breaks down how it happened – from the shootdown to the high-risk mission that brought the crew home. This is how CSAR really works.

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