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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-06T21:03:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com",
  "tags": [
    "Air",
    "CIA",
    "Combat search and rescue",
    "CSAR",
    "Epic Fury",
    "Gen. Dan Caine",
    "Iran",
    "Operation Epic Fury",
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  "textContent": "The dramatic and sprawling two-day operation to save the crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran on April 3 involved hundreds of personnel, dozens of aircraft—and multiple close calls.\n\nThe post The Rescue of DUDE 44: Inside the Massive Operation to Save Two Downed Airmen In Iran appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.",
  "title": "The Rescue of DUDE 44: Inside the Massive Operation to Save Two Downed Airmen In Iran"
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