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michaelharadon
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Does anyone know what has become of the F-15 that destroyed a flying Iraqi helicopter by dropping a laser guided bomb on it?

I'd also like to know how the pilot was viewed and treated by the Air Force after doing that.

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The kill was finally credited in 2001. The pilot and WSO are both retired, and the jet is still flying actively with the same squadron.

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Reminds me of the Israeli Phantom pilot in October of 73 who downed his fifth Mil 8 by overflying it in burner and swatting it down with his jet wash.

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Very cool...

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Thanks, Randy. I kinda thought you would know.
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