Two U.S. Navy aviators have been rescued after their F-14A "Tomcat" crashed because of mechanical failure, a statement by U.S. Central Command released late on Tuesday said. A combat search and rescue team successfully recovered the pilot and radar intercept officer on Monday and took them to an allied air base, the statement said. It said initial reports indicated neither crewmember was seriously injured. A combat search and rescue team flew a rescue helicopter to recover the downed crew. Full details of the F-14 incident are unknown at this time, including where the plane crashed. An investigation is under way.
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