Bravo - The Fighter Pilot Shot Down

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Author

Lawrence Wu

Published

September 24, 2026

YouTube recommended me this video over the weekend. It recounts the story and testimony of a fighter pilot, call sign Bravo. He and his crewmate were shot down over Iran earlier this year, behind enemy lines. The story of his survival and rescue is absolutely insane.

Some things that absolutely amazed me:

“I’m hurt, I’m moving, God is good.”

The above message was so moving. Despite the situation he was in and every reason to complain, he knew confidently God was still good and sovereign.

I’m reminded of the importance of: