The dramatic rescue of the second crew member from an F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran made headline news around the world. The injured aviator spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection. The risky
nighttime mission to extract the stricken US air force officer was undertaken by SEAL commandos deep within enemy territory. It sounds like the plot from an adventure movie, doesn't it?
In fact, several films have been made based on similar real-life events, while other pictures, though fictional, have drawn inspiration from the courage, determination, and bravery displayed by individuals caught up in such scenarios.
In this gallery, we highlight 15 memorable military-themed movies about escape and evasion, with several based on real events that actually took place. Is your favorite film among them? Click and find out.