US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began. One crew member from a US fighter jet shot down over Iran has been rescued by US forces, multiple news outlets reported on Friday (Apr 6), citing two US officials, while a second crew member remains missing. A separate US aircraft was also hit near the Strait of Hormuz, though its pilot was rescued safely, according to the reports. Iran on Friday claimed to have shot