Chuck Yeager Has passed away. 13.2.1923 – 7.12.2020
Dec 8, 2020 16:05:05 GMT 12
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Post by Damon on Dec 8, 2020 16:05:05 GMT 12
Chuck Yeager, World War II ace, daring test pilot and legendary West Virginian, has died.
Chuck Yeager
His place in history was secured in 1947 when he became the first pilot in history to blow past the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager’s daring and swagger personified “The Right Stuff” associated with later test pilots who became the first astronauts in the American space program.
His wife, Victoria, announced Yeager’s death on Twitter and highlighted his “legacy of strength, adventure and patriotism.” She did not state a cause of death. Yeager was 97.
I'll watch 'The Right Stuff ' on DVD tonight.
Chuck Yeager
His place in history was secured in 1947 when he became the first pilot in history to blow past the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager’s daring and swagger personified “The Right Stuff” associated with later test pilots who became the first astronauts in the American space program.
His wife, Victoria, announced Yeager’s death on Twitter and highlighted his “legacy of strength, adventure and patriotism.” She did not state a cause of death. Yeager was 97.
I'll watch 'The Right Stuff ' on DVD tonight.
His autobiography is a great read.
