Originally Posted by
barney44
The Pilot who flew the Jet in is a Retired Lt. Colonel of the Air Force. I am sure he flew in far worse conditions in an Air Force jet and is more than qualified to assess the risk and proceed. Great job by Delta.
He is a hero to the 170 people he brought out. As much as there is so much jealousy on here about him and his co-pilot going beyond the norm to get in and get out in 40 minutes before the storm hit, he deserves a pat on the back.
Lives were saved.