An American airman has shared details of his rescue after being shot down in April. The airman, referred to by his mission call sign "Bravo", was forced to eject from his F-15 aircraft. His parachute was damaged, and he suffered significant injuries, including a broken back, arm, and shoulder, during the subsequent free fall.

The airman managed to avoid detection by Iranian forces despite his injuries, and hiked up a 7,000-foot ridge. Further details of the rescue operation are available from a "60 Minutes" interview. The airman's account provides a glimpse into the risky recovery operation that followed the incident.