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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 .
- 1979–2001
- Chief Warrant Officer 4
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.
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 · 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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Oct 22, 2020 · Updated on Oct 22, 2020 12:05 AM PDT. 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.
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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. Series: Michael J. Durant Interview.
