EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 10 MIN
Lt. Col. Matt Olde: Inside the Iran Rescue Mission, 9G Fighter Jet Reality, and the Top Gun Effect on Real Pilots
from The Marc Cox Morning Show
Lt. Col. Matt Olde, an active-duty U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, breaks down the intensity and coordination behind modern combat search-and-rescue missions following the Iran shootdown incident, describing the massive, rapid-response system designed to recover downed aircrew from hostile territory. He explains the operational confidence such missions give pilots, the complexity of executing recoveries in contested environments, and why the success of the recent rescue is already drawing Hollywood attention for a film adaptation. Olde also reflects on his 20-year Air Force career flying F-15s, including Air National Guard flyovers and working with Boeing in St. Louis, while offering perspective on pilot training, the physical strain of up to 9G forces, and how films like Top Gun: Maverick actually resonate within the fighter pilot community. The conversation closes with a broader look at military pride, recruitment interest, and the renewed sense of purpose surrounding service as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Guests: Lt. Col. Matt Olde Hashtags: #USAirForce #F15 #MilitaryRescue #IranMission #TopGunMaverick #Aviation #NationalSecurity #Veterans #Defense #StLouis
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Lt. Col. Matt Olde, an active-duty U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, breaks down the intensity and coordination behind modern combat search-and-rescue missions following the Iran shootdown incident, describing the massive, rapid-response system designed to recover downed aircrew from hostile territory. He explains the operational confidence such missions give pilots, the complexity of executing recoveries in contested environments, and why the success of the recent rescue is already drawing Hollywood attention for a film adaptation. Olde also reflects on his 20-year Air Force career flying F-15s, including Air National Guard flyovers and working with Boeing in St. Louis, while offering perspective on pilot training, the physical strain of up to 9G forces, and how films like Top Gun: Maverick actually resonate within the fighter pilot community. The conversation closes with a broader look at military pride, recruitment interest, and the renewed sense of purpose surrounding service as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Guests: Lt. Col. Matt Olde Hashtags: #USAirForce #F15 #MilitaryRescue #IranMission #TopGunMaverick #Aviation #NationalSecurity #Veterans #Defense #StLouis
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Lt. Col. Matt Olde: Inside the Iran Rescue Mission, 9G Fighter Jet Reality, and the Top Gun Effect on Real Pilots
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