Williams started his flight training towards a private pilot's license in 1971 but
link it quickly came to a halt when he ran out of funding. Then medical school and general life happened and it wasn't until 1988 when Williams's wife encouraged him
link to get back to completing his training that he finally earned his wings. This Seiko Chronograph was a gift from his wife to commemorate completing that
link journey. A decade later on mission STS-90 he'd be on board the Space Shuttle.