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One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran

One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran

Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of warOne US service member has been rescued after a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter was shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic effort to locate its two-strong crew, in the first such incident since the start of the five-week long-war.US officials familiar with the situation said one crew member was still missing late on Friday, after Iranian state media of a tail fin and other debris accompanied by an initial claim that an advanced US F-35 had been hit by a new air defence system over central Iran.

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One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran