Flight of the Falcon: The Thrilling Adventures of Colonel Jim IrwinWhile awaiting rescue after being buried in an avalanche, Colonel Jim Irwin remembers his experiences as a astronaut on journeys to the moon and on flights in supersonic jets. |
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