Iran shoots down U.S. fighter jet, 1 pilot rescued
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The search entered a second day Saturday in a remote area of Iran for a missing U.S. pilot whose warplane was shot down behind enemy lines.
Iran shot down a US F-15 fighter jet on Friday, sparking a widespread search operation for two crew members
The pilots allegedly ejected themselves before their aircraft came crashing down, according to local media reports.
Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years.
The incident puts a spotlight on RAF Lakenheath in eastern England, which the US is believed to be using to launch attacks on Iran
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