Donald Trump reacts after 'brave warrior' from downed US warplane is found

Donald Trump reacts after 'brave warrior' from downed US warplane is foundThe crew member has been recovered but has not yet been flown from Iran - and the special rescue mission remains in progress as of Sunday morning UK timeNewsPaige Ingram05:56, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe colonel was injured in a fierce shootout with IRGC forces, but is 'safe and sound', Trump said(Image: AP)Donald Trump has spoken out after the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History.‌Iran shot down a F15-E Strike Eagle fighter jet Friday, with one service member getting rescued and the search then desperately being conducted for the second US officials say. It has now been confirmed that the missing crew member is confirmed rescued but is not safe yet. The rescue team must still successfully exfiltrate from Iran and get back to safety.‌The last time a U.S. warplane was shot down by enemy fire in combat was an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, said retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, a former F-16 fighter pilot.‌View 3 ImagesA seat from the downed US warplaneREAD MORE: Brit tourist, 35, dies in horror Thailand car crash as inquest opensREAD MORE: White House slams 'deranged conspiracy theory' claiming Donald Trump is in hospitalEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Donald Trump has praised the "Brave Warrior! who was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran.‌Taking to Truth Social Trump wrote: "WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let y...