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Two Saudi pilots ejected from military jet in good condition - Min.

JEDDAH, March 28 (KUNA) -- Two Saudi pilots who ejected from their military plane over the Red Sea were rescued in cooperation with US forces, the Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed tonight.
The F-15, part of the Saudi-led "Operation Decisive Storm," had a technical failure while flying over the Red Sea forcing the pilots to eject.
"The pilots were rescued in cooperation with the US side and they are in good condition and their spirits are high," a defense ministry source told the official SPA news agency.
Defense Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman called the pilots, who were at King Khaled Airbase in Khamess Mshait, to inquire about their condition, said the source.
The pilots requested immediate return to their military duties, he said. (end) nh.bs