Not sure if it was actually used, but a fun idea for pilot recovery..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiller_ROE_Rotorcycle
The Fulton recovery system[1] using a self-inflating balloon was used in production.
Though if Iranian air defenses are capable of shooting down an F-15, mounting a rescue operation with a C-130 may not be the brightest idea.
Anyone know the minimum speed of a B-2?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_surface-to-air_recovery...
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The Fulton recovery system[1] using a self-inflating balloon was used in production.
Though if Iranian air defenses are capable of shooting down an F-15, mounting a rescue operation with a C-130 may not be the brightest idea.
Anyone know the minimum speed of a B-2?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_surface-to-air_recovery...