callings of the archive
Test pilot Biographies
Every archived life recorded as test pilot, ordered by their place in the ledger.
Modern era
Chuck Yeager
February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020
American World War II flying ace and test pilot; first pilot to fly faster than sound (1923–2020)
Modern era
John Glenn
July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016
American astronaut and politician (1921–2016)
Contemporary era
Neil Armstrong
August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012
First human being to walk on the Moon
Modern era
Michael Collins (Irish leader)
October 31, 1930 – April 28, 2021
American astronaut (1930–2021)
Modern era
Jim Lovell
March 25, 1928 – August 7, 2025
American astronaut (1928–2025)