Former RAF pilot on being shot down in enemy territory

Captured in Gulf War: Former British pilot John Peters reveals what it’s like to be shot down

Former RAF pilot John Peters recounts his capture during the Gulf War. He describes the shock of being shot down and the subsequent evasion. Peters draws parallels to the current search for a downed US airman in Iran. He highlights the high stakes and the 'cat and mouse' nature of such operations. The experience profoundly impacted him and his family.

Former RAF pilot on being shot down in enemy territory

A former RAF pilot who was shot down over Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991 has told Sky News that the "transition is shocking" when you go from flying a warplane to ejecting and landing on the ground.