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U.S. colonel shot down in Iran speaks with 60 Minutes in exclusive interview

In April, an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, stranding two Air Force officers who were eventually rescued by U.S. Special Forces. One of them exclusively speaks with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell after evading capture behind enemy lines.

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U.S. colonel shot down in Iran speaks with 60 Minutes in exclusive interview
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