There were a hundred and fifty seven pilots that served as MISTI fast facts and facts stands for a forward air controller. Of those 157 pilots 34 were shot down two were shot down twice 23 were recovered 4 were captured by the enemy 7 were killed in action. It's an honor to have one of those pilots With us here tonight to discuss his experiences and his lessons learnedHis name is Dick Rutan he served 20 years near force and in addition to his Combat experience. He was a test pilot a record setting pilot He piloted the first plane around the world with no stopping and no refueling.