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Michael John Durant [1] (born July 23, 1961) is an American veteran, former pilot, businessman, author, and political candidate. He was involved in the "Black Hawk Down" incident while serving as a U.S. Army pilot, [2] and ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama .
Nov 29, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Mike Durant, the helicopter pilot who was captured by Somali warlord Aidid in 1993. Read how he survived, recovered, and became a successful businessman and author.
Mar 14, 2016 · Huntsville, Alabama CNN — “I can hear them coming … they are on their way and they are going to kill me.” Sitting in the cockpit of his downed Black Hawk helicopter, Chief Warrant Officer Mike...
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Sep 14, 2023 · Michael Durant was a pilot who survived the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, where his helicopter was shot down by Somali forces. He was captured and held for 11 days by warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid's men before being rescued by U.S. troops.
Michael J. Durant Interview: Capture, Survival, Recovery By John D. Gresham - May 21, 2010 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.
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Michael J. Durant Interview: The Night Stalkers. By John D. Gresham - May 13, 2010. 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.
