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F-15 Downed in Iran: How Bad Is It Really? - William Spaniel
Earlier today, two U.S. aviators ejected from a downed F-15 over Iran. The United States quickly recovered one of them. The other remains missing. Today, we look at the recent history of downed aircraft and explore the current military risks to the United States and the political risks to the White House.
0:00 An F-15 Crashes Behind Enemy Lines
1:30 The Recent History of Downed Aviators
6:46 The Political Costs of a Downed Aviator
8:44 Potential Adjustments the U.S. Might Make
13:03 Takeaway Lines
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