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Date of Event: April 9, 1958

Since the first pilots undertook the job, few people ever noticed or cared about those who took the risky position known as "test pilot". Yet, after spaceflight became the new battlefield, seven American Test Pilots were suddenly thrusted into the spotlight as heroes, role models, and most importantly,... Astronauts.

Background tracks are from Descent: Freespace, released for the PC by Interplay and Volition in 1998.

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