The identity of the American F-15 pilot shot down by Iran was revealed after appearing on the "60 Minutes" program. Name: Colonel Jonathan Baat 🔹After the interview was published, a user on the social media platform X claimed to have identified the true identity of this military figure by reviewing records and archival images. According to this claim, the individual introduced with the alias "Bravo" in an interview with CBS is Colonel "Jonathan Baat" known by the operational name "Viper." 🔹Colonel Baat is a seasoned officer of the F-15E Strike Eagle weapons system of the U.S. Air Force; with over 2,200 flight hours and 600 combat hours in Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, North Africa, and Europe. 🔹He also has experience commanding the 333rd Fighter Squadron and leading the staff of the 4th Fighter Wing. 🔹It is noteworthy that such an experienced pilot's flight ended abruptly in the skies of Iran, where his fighter jet was shot down by Iranian air defense.
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