via CHESLEY B. SULLY SULLENBERGER, US AIRWAYS PILOT, HERO OF PLANE CRASH.
Chesley Sullenberger, known as “Sully,” the pilot of the US Airways plane that crashed into the Hudson River is being hailed as a hero for successfully landing the plane without any major injuries or fatalities. His full name is Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger, and his resume can be found at that link.
A former Air Force fighter pilot, “Sully” was lauded by New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg, who hailed Sullenberger’s actions as “masterful,” reports The Daily Telegraph.
Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger "Sully" Hero of U.S. Airways Flight 1549
All I’ve got to say is: Cheers! and kudos to this man. He is a hero.
Sullenberger searched the plane before exiting the plane, reports ABCNews.com:
The hero of Flight 1549, pilot Chesley B. Sullenberger III, walked the aisle of the downed US Airways jet twice looking for passengers before exiting the plane he safely ditched in the Hudson River, saving the lives of more than 150 people onboard.
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