The A-10 Warthog was sent on a dangerous rescue mission after an F-15 Eagle crew was attacked over the Persian Gulf. But what happened next shocked everyone. One of the most hostile environments on Earth was already being operated in by U.S. forces during the intense days of the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Earnest Will. An emergency rescue mission was initiated as soon as Iranian air defenses engaged an F-15. In a shocking development, the A-10 Warthog that was sent to aid was also shot down. The story of courage, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of modern air combat has not been told before. This incident illustrates how easily a mission can turn tragic, from the Tanker War to the tensions between the United States and Iran.
