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Bruce Peterson, born 90 years ago today, was a NASA research pilot who expertly tested a variety of aircraft at @NASAArmstrong in the 1960s. In May 1967, Peterson was seriously injured in a crash of the M2-F2 lifting body (shown ⬇️ ).

More about Peterson: https://go.nasa.gov/3ofJFMK
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this was the footage used in the opening of the Six Million Dollar Man, wasn't it?
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Fortunately they were able to repair him and make him better. Faster. Stronger.

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