Scott O'Grady
U.S. Air Force captain and pilot
Born
October 12th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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A U.S. Air Force captain and pilot served as an F-16 fighter pilot during the Bosnian War. After his plane was shot down over Bosnia in 1995, he evaded capture for six days in hostile territory. The rescue operation involved a significant effort to retrieve him from enemy lines. Following his return, he gained recognition for his experiences and authored a best-selling book detailing his survival.
Survived six days in enemy territory after being shot down
Authored 'Return with Honor'
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