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Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster

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FedEx pilot: "It was definitely a shocking moment. You don't expect to see an airplane that, that close" Pilot: "I knew it was pretty close because I knew Rob 's just the inflection in his voice when he said, 'go around,' " First Officer Robert Bradeen tells CNN .

The FedEx pilots received their union's Superior Airmanship Award for their teamwork and vigilance.

"It depends on your perspective," Bradeen said. "To us, we did our job. It's what we're trained to do." READ MORE:Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster CHECK OUT WPTZ: Get the latest Plattsburgh and Burlington news of the day . See the stories making headlines, and get the latest weather report online, anytime..

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