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Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formation

A US Air Force pilot shot down over Iran in April described seeing Iranian drones moving in unison. The drones allegedly formed a jellyfish-like swarm before the pilot ejected from his F-15E Strike Eagle. Special forces later rescued the pilot.

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New reports detail the specific jellyfish-like formation and coordinated movement of Iranian drones observed by a downed US pilot.

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  1. Downed US F-15 Pilot Reports Iranian Drone Swarm in Jellyfish Formation

    A US Air Force pilot shot down over Iran in April described seeing Iranian drones moving in unison. The drones allegedly formed a jellyfish-like swarm before the pilot ejected from his F-15E Strike Eagle. Special forces later rescued the pilot.

    What's confirmed:

    • A US fighter jet pilot was shot down over Iran in April and subsequently rescued by special forces.
    • The pilot reported seeing multiple Iranian drones hovering and moving as one in a formation resembling a jellyfish.
    • The aircraft involved was an F-15E Strike Eagle.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The pilot described the drones as "Real alien s--t".
    • Another airman remained stranded for 200 miles behind enemy lines.
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