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Michael John Durant (born July 23, 1961) is an American veteran, former pilot, businessman, author, and political candidate.
Mar 14, 2016 · Mike Durant, the helicopter pilot made famous after being taken hostage in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, reflects on how his Somalia experience has shaped him.
Nov 29, 2017 · The three men in Durant’s crew were killed as the Somalis stormed the crash site and then turned on him, ripping off his gear and beating him badly. Suddenly gunfire rang out, and a man emerged from the mass of Somalis, proclaiming that Durant would be taken prisoner.
Michael J. Durant was a U.S. Army pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) when he was shot down, captured, and held prisoner for 11 days during the Battle of Mogadishu. Michael J. Durant photo. Series: Michael J. Durant Interview.
Mar 14, 2016 · Black Hawk pilot Michael J. Durant recounts the day he was captured and held hostage in 1993 and talks about how that experience has shaped who he is today.
Sep 14, 2023 · Chief Warrant Officer Mike Durant was piloting a second Black Hawk when his chopper too took a hit from a grenade launcher. Suffering a broken back and unable to move, Durant could hear the approaching crowd moving towards him and thought to himself “they are on their way and they are going to kill me.”
Oct 22, 2020 · Mike Durant is a prime example of an individual who took a terrible situation and turned it into a positive life experience. He’s the real “Black Hawk Down” pilot shot down and captured during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.
An interview with Michael J. Durant who was shot down, captured, and held prisoner for 11 days during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Mar 10, 2016 · Black Hawk pilot Michael J. Durant recounts the day he was captured and held hostage in 1993 and talks about how that experience has shaped who he is today.
Michael Durant. Below is a excerpt of American Valor's interview with Michael Durant whose life was saved by Medal of Honor recipients Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart.
