A second crew member of the US fighter jet shot down over Iran was rescued and exfiltrated 'safely out of Iran' on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue operation, saying 'we got him.'
The rescued airman was 'safe and sound' after a 'heavy firefight', according to a US government official.
Trump praised the US military for 'one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.'
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role aircraft typically operated by a two-person crew.
The rescued airman was a 'highly respected Colonel' who evaded Iranian authorities for two days.
Trump said the airman would be 'just fine' after sustaining injuries.
