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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 .
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Jun 24, 2016 · Pilot Mike Durant was the sole survivor of the shoot down of Black Hawk Super Six-Four and was briefly held prisoner by Somali militias. Subscribe: http:/...
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