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S82-33228 (4 July 1982) Two T-38 Chase Planes accompanied the Space Shuttle Columbia as it touched down on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California at the completion of a successful seven day stay in Earth orbit. Inside are Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly, II and Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr., commander and pilot, respectively. Thousands of visitors were on hand in California for the unique July 4 celebration.