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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 · For purposes of ransom, Durant was shown on TV – after which Abdullah-Hassan “Firimbi,” the propaganda minister of Aidid, paid the local warlord the ransom and took charge of Durant. His wounds were seen to (however roughly), and he was allowed to clean up.
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.
Nov 22, 2023 · Michael Durant was held prisoner by the Somalian troops for 11 days. He was forced to participate in an interrogation video after being shot in the arm by one of the Somalian militants. The video was subsequently released, making international headlines.
Sep 14, 2023 · YouTube Michael Durant in his Black Hawk before the Battle Of Mogadishu. The Battle Of Mogadishu Takes Shape. On Oct. 3, 1993, 160 U.S. soldiers led Operation Gothic Serpent into Mogadishu, the Somalian capital, on a mission to capture Aidid and his top lieutenants.
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 · 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.
An interview with Michael J. Durant who was shot down, captured, and held prisoner for 11 days during the Battle of Mogadishu.
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.
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.
