What happens when a US aircraft is shot down in a war zone — and how do crew members avoid capture?

Source: New York Post · Bias: Right

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The military has a clear playbook for these situations built around two core priorities: rescue the pilot and protect classified systems.

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What happens when a US aircraft is shot down in a war zone — and how do crew members avoid capture?
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What happens when a US aircraft is shot down in a war zone — and how do crew members avoid capture?

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The military has a clear playbook for these situations built around two core priorities: rescue the pilot and protect classified systems.