HH-60W Jolly Green II
US Air Force combat search and rescue helicopter
Episodes
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#2072: When the Downed Pilot Becomes the Forward Air ControllerA downed WSO in Iran directed Reaper strikes from a mountain crevice while awaiting rescue—here's the tech and tactics that made it possible. -
#1968: How Do You Rescue a Pilot in Iran?A pilot is down in hostile Iran. What happens next? Explore the tech, tactics, and sheer danger of modern combat search and rescue. -
#927: That Others May Live: The Mechanics of Combat RescueAfter a friendly fire incident in Kuwait, six airmen were rescued in record time. Discover the systems that ensure no one is left behind.