TL;DR Key Takeaways:

• Two US Navy pilots reportedly shot down by ‘friendly fire‘ over Red Sea
• USS Gettysburg reportedly fired on F/A-18 from USS Harry S. Truman
• Both pilots reportedly ejected safely, one possibly with minor injuries
• Incident occurred during operations against Houthi rebels
• Full investigation reportedly underway by US Central Command

SKY SHOCK: Navy Jet Downed by ‘Friendly Fire’ in Red Sea

In a heart-stopping turn of events that’s sent shockwaves through the military community, two U.S. Navy pilots miraculously survived when their F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down reportedly by friendly fire over the Red Sea that turned a routine mission into a nightmare at 20,000 feet.

• Pilots allegedly activate ejection seats in nick of time
• Parachutes deploy as jet plunges into Red Sea
• Rescue teams reportedly scramble to retrieve downed airmen

As news of this near-disaster spreads like wildfire, one burning question ignites in every military mind: Could miscommunication turn allies into inadvertent adversaries in the heat of battle?

According to media reports:

• F/A-18 reportedly cruising over Red Sea on routine mission
• USS Gettysburg allegedly misidentifies jet as hostile
• Pilots reportedly forced to eject as their own side opens fire

Sources:

• CBS News: 2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely after fighter jet shot down over Red Sea by likely ‘friendly fire’, officials say
• ABC News: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’ incident: Military