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They did not "leave them out there" in the sense that they abandoned the pilot and others. The force was equipped on a limited basis for only light engagements. The commander had to make some very very tough choices re how to protect the fighting ability of his force versus soldiers trapped inside the town. No one should ever strive to be in that position. But, someone had to make the hard choices. It's never fair for the soldier on the ground when it comes down to that. It is what it is though.
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