Dossier
Pete Gersten
Coverage of Pete Gersten in the Nexus archive.
- What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crew ejected after being hit by enemy fire over Iran, triggering a high-risk rescue mission. Both airmen were successfully recovered, highlighting the dangers of ejection and the challenges of extricating personnel from hostile territory.