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• Jordan Dalton

  

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  March 6, 2010 7:22:33 PM PST

  Check out this story: http://www.news.com.au/world/british-helicopter-pilot-shot-between-the-eyes-but-keeps-flying-to-save-20-soldiers/story-e6frfkyr-1225837442852

  This british chinook helicopter pilot get shot right between the eyes by a Taliban, but is able to keep flying. Remarkable story.

• Amber

  

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  March 14, 2010 9:55:13 PM PDT

  That is true skill and heroism. This pilot makes me proud to be an American. Thanks for sharing.
• fly911

  

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  May 20, 2010 6:35:48 AM PDT

  I can't wait to see the story on the Discovery Channel. I'm sure it will make an interesting story, since the film crew was on board at time.
• TenaciousT73

  

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  August 12, 2010 7:25:42 AM PDT

  This pilot makes me proud to be an American.

  Why? He was British.