fighter

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A search-and-rescue operation was underway for the crew of a U.S. jet fighter that went down over Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Friday, American officials scrambled to mount a search-and-rescue operation for the crew of a downed jet fighter before Iran could reach any potential survivors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. forces launched a rescue mission in southwestern Iran after at least one American crew member ejected from a fighter jet downed by Iranian defenses, according to a U.S. official and news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Victor Glover is a former US Navy fighter pilot and test pilot who was selected as a Nasa astronaut in 2013.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

They got separated from the fighter planes of another regiment that were supposed to escort them and provide them with protection from enemy fighters.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein