Videos tagged with Special Operations Aviation

This entry details the first night vision operation in military history, Operation Prime Chance, from the perspective of a veteran of the 160th SOAR. It covers the extreme tactical flight conditions, the use of specialized munitions like flechette rockets, and the execution of complex boarding operations under NVG.

This video features Mike Durant, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 and pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), discussing his experiences, most notably surviving the 'Black Hawk Down' incident in Mogadishu, Somalia. Durant details his career path from early life and inspiration to join the Army, through flight school, his assignments in Korea and Panama, and his eventual selection into the elite 160th SOAR. He recounts the development of armed Blackhawk capabilities and his involvement in operations like Just Cause and Prime Chance, culminating in his harrowing experience during Operation Gothic Serpent.