pilot

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Steve Warren about the weekend rescue of the pilot who was shot down over Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Following the downing of the F15 aircraft on Friday, both the pilot and the second crew member ejected - with the pilot recovered shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But while a U.S. military team was able to quickly rescue the pilot, the other crew member who flew in the back seat of the fighter as a weapons-systems officer went missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Rooster” is a vehicle for Carell, who called the pilot script one of the smartest he’s ever read.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Seems funny to see the paper mill closed,” the pilot said and then added, “With no electricity, the whole county is closed.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret