In a shocking incident over the Red Sea, a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by friendly fire from the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg. The aircraft was returning to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman after a critical air defense mission during a Houthi drone and missile attack on the carrier strike group. Both pilots ejected safely and were recovered with minor injuries. This incident underscores the challenges of modern naval warfare in high-threat environments. Watch to learn more about the complexities and investigation into this unfortunate event.
