The Exeter pilot had to put on protective equipment during what's being called a sustained attack.
It happened on Saturday night.
A tweet from the National Police Air Service in the South West said the crew were able to identify the offender's location within 60 seconds.
Torbay care home put into special measures
Staff failed to keep residents safe
Paignton Zoo unveils roaring upgrade plans
It will be bigger, better and wilder
Devon student chosen for Common Wealth Games
Doaa Shayea lifts the bar!
South West Water told to fix flaws
Environment Agency identifies 250 required actions
Plans for large North Devon solar farm approved
44-hectare site given approval behind closed doors
Cullompton's rail station bid remains on track
Local MP ‘glad’ government backs plans
