Colonel 'Bravo' ejected from an F-15E after Iranian missile strike, parachute damaged, landing at 70-100 mph with broken back, arm, and shoulder in hostile territory. Iranian forces actively hunted the downed aviator while CIA launched deception campaign and U.S. forces tracked his location using classified technology and airstrikes.
Downed Air Force Colonel Reveals Prayer, Survival During 50-Hour Iran Ordeal
Air Force colonel suffered three broken bones (back, arm, shoulder) from parachute malfunction and survived 50 hours in enemy territory with minimal food or water.