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Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran

Less than two months after U. S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.

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What happened Less than two months after U. S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.
The headline split One side frames it as "Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran". The other frames it as "From Benghazi to Epic Fury: Michael Bay, Two Downed Airmen, and a Rescue Worth Filming".
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CenterMichael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran

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Right / center-rightFrom Benghazi to Epic Fury: Michael Bay, Two Downed Airmen, and a Rescue Worth Filming

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PJ MediaNews report · May 21, 1:34 AM

From Benghazi to Epic Fury: Michael Bay, Two Downed Airmen, and a Rescue Worth Filming

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Military TimesNews report · May 20, 8:53 PM

Michael Bay slated to direct film on rescue of F-15 crew in Iran

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Less than two months after U. S. forces rescued two crew members in Iran, director Michael Bay has confirmed he will be making a movie based on the mission.

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May 20, 8:53 PM: Military Times joined the source map.

May 21, 1:34 AM: PJ Media joined the source map.

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