New details emerge regarding the US plane that crashed in Iran: Persian notes found on board
Following the crash of a US plane in Iran, it was reported that one of the missing pilots was located using a PRC-112 emergency signal and a "Blood Chit" containing Persian phrases, and was subsequently extracted from the region by US search and rescue teams.
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Search and rescue operations for US planes that crashed and missing pilots during the recent escalation of tensions between the US and Iran have taken on a new dimension.
Following the incident, it was reported that one of the pilots on the plane was quickly located by the US, while reports surfaced in the Iranian press regarding attempts by Iranian forces to capture the other pilot, with claims that he had been taken prisoner.
It was stated that the second missing pilot was located via a PRC-112 emergency signal sent from the region, and that specialized US search and rescue units followed this signal to find the pilot wounded days later. The pilot was reportedly extracted from Iran in a subsequent operation.
THE "BLOOD CHIT" DETAIL
It was noted that the "Blood Chit" system, which pilots carry as part of US personnel recovery procedures, was utilized in this incident as well.
The material in question reportedly contains messages prepared in various languages, including Persian, and is intended to facilitate assistance from the local population. The message reportedly includes statements promising rewards to those who assist the pilots.
It was shared that this document, usually printed on durable fabric or material featuring the US flag, is a method that has been used since World War II.
It was stated that during the search for the F-15 personnel who crashed in Iran, the pilot also sought local support by using this "Blood Chit."
RETIRED F-15 PILOT EXPLAINS THE PROCESS
Robert Teschner, who served in the US Air Force and trained F-15 pilots, provided assessments regarding the survival procedures for the downed pilots.
Teschner stated that after a plane crash, the priority is security, noting that uninjured pilots first move to a safe area and then seek medical intervention. The main issue, he explained, is surviving behind enemy lines without being captured.
Emphasizing that F-15 aircraft are twin-engine systems with high durability, Teschner stated that despite this, no system is completely "invincible" and that risks never fully disappear in combat conditions.
Confirming that he carried a "Blood Chit" during his own service, Teschner stated that despite advanced ejection seats and survival equipment, these processes pose serious physical risks to pilots.
NO SYSTEM IS INVINCIBLE
The statements indicated that despite the reliability of the F-15 platform, absolute safety does not exist in a combat environment, and all procedures are developed to increase the pilots' chances of survival.