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The Tourist Who Tackled a Gunman on a Train

Off duty US airman Spencer Stone risked his life to stop a French train attack.

Spencer Stone is an American airman who was on holiday in France last year when he tackled a gunman on a train, and narrowly escaped with his life. He's been honoured by the French and US presidents, but life hasn't been plain sailing since and he tells Jo Fidgen about the extraordinary year he's had.

Image: Spencer Stone talking to President Obama at the White House
credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

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