F-15E pilots shot down over Kuwait got help from locals — after decades of fliers ‘blood chits’ that promised reward for assistance

The American pilots who were mistakenly shot down in Kuwait were met by locals who were eager to help — after they verified the fliers were from the USA and not Iran. Although some of the encounters were tense, the crew members were rescued by the residents and taken to medical facilities, where they were all listed in stable condition. Another viral video shows how a Kuwaiti man rushed to help a female pilot who landed in the middle of a barren field, with the man thanking the US soldier for their help in repelling the Iranian attack.

Author: Ronny Reyes

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