On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot (at age 24) to travel faster than sound flying the experimental Bell XS-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 ft over the test ranges at Muroc Field, now known as Edwards Air Force Base.
Friday 13 February 2009
Chuck Yeager Turns 86
Today Charles Elwood 'Chuck' Yeager turns 86. He is a former brigadier general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot.
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot (at age 24) to travel faster than sound flying the experimental Bell XS-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 ft over the test ranges at Muroc Field, now known as Edwards Air Force Base.
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot (at age 24) to travel faster than sound flying the experimental Bell XS-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 ft over the test ranges at Muroc Field, now known as Edwards Air Force Base.
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