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Joe Comer, an American hero

By Allen Baker

Baker, of Pass Christian, Miss., is a pilot for United Airlines and a retired U.S. Naval officer and fighter pilot who flew FA-18s during the first Gulf War (Desert Storm).

Last Friday afternoon found me in England, preparing to fly back from London to Washington, D.C. After a week of international flying, I was eager to get home for Memorial Day weekend with my wife, Janet. In the midst of my ordinary preflight routine, something extraordinary happened.

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  1. Great article.

    Comment by Henry — May 30, 2008 @ 8:53 am

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