aviator
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Reid Wiseman, a 50-year-old former naval aviator and test pilot who was also a deputy chief of NASA's astronaut office, will be in command.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The practice lasted until 1932, when a 22-year-old student aviator spotted a drifting cat-shaped balloon and tried to capture it with her biplane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
His red T-shirt stated plainly, “I AM UNDOCUMENTED,” and his aviator sunglasses hid the occasional tears.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
Other candidates considered for the position included retired naval aviator Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., and retired Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Tex., who was Trump’s chief medical advisor during his first term, Politico reported.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024
He forgot himself momentarily, and behind his aviator lenses his eyes glared.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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