Second US Combat Plane Crashes Near Hormuz After Iran Shootdown: Report [View all]

Source: Newsweek

A second U.S. Air Force combat aircraft crashed Friday in the Persian Gulf region, with the lone pilot safely rescued, two U.S. officials told the New York Times.

The officials said the A‑10 Warthog went down near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time an F‑15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, an incident in which one crew member was rescued and search teams are still looking for a second airman.

Department of Defense officials did not immediately return a message from Newsweek seeking additional details on Friday.

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