Perhaps the most famous pilot of his generation, General Chuck Yeager is best known for breaking the sound barrier in 1947. Newt takes a closer look at his life and legacy – and we hear from General Yeager, in his own words. Part of the Immortals leadership series.
Chuck Yeager – The National Aviation Hall of Fame
Chuck Yeager: WWII Fighter Ace and Record-Breaking Test Pilot – WWII National Museum
Chuck Yeager, Test Pilot Who Broke the Sound Barrier, Is Dead at 97 – New York Times
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