Several U.S. Air Force rescue aircraft that stalled after rescuing a U.S. Weapons Systems officer—whose F-15E was shot down over Iran—were later destroyed by U.S. ground troops, denying the regime access to American technology.
Aerial footage of the site where two U.S. HC-130J Combat King II rescue aircraft and at least two helicopters were apparently destroyed by U.S. airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/2G07y7GMS1
— Clash Report (@clashreport) April 5, 2026