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19 May 2000

May 19, 2022Space FlightSpace Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104)Bryan Swopes
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Bryan R. Swopes grew up in Southern California in the 1950s–60s, near the center of America's aerospace industry. He has had a life-long interest in aviation and space flight. Bryan is a retired commercial helicopter pilot and flight instructor. View all posts by Bryan Swopes →

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