In October 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first man to do what?
Correct answer: Fly supersonic
HostileCapricorn2610
an american hero!
EliteLawyercat57024
I liked the answer "jumped from the edge of space". It was my understanding that he came so close to the edge of the atmosphere he almost reached space. He must have wanted to be an astronaut.
Birdiemom
beebee, no amount of college education could impart the practical knowledge of mechanics that Yeager has
Ash
Chuck Yeager is my Great Uncle. My grandpa Randall whom I never met (also a pilot) was his nephew. My mom always tells me what a swell guy Uncle Chuck was and she was incredibly sad about his passing this year.
VariousTranslation54
Concorde is a knockoff the early prototype B1 supersonic bomber design by America
wolfygal
I've attended air shows where Chuck Yeager would fly over and break the sound barrier to start the show. Always exciting, creating goosebumps and emotions.
LoverNotAFighter
WOW, Hard to believe that was over 70 Years Ago!
Colnago CLX
I remember in my youth always hearing sonic booms. :)
RogueRanger83207
He has just recently passed away.
Player #120374466
I remember as a kid in the 50s hearing sonic boom sounds on a regular basis. I was scared because I thought they were bombs. There some military air bases not far from where I lived in Southern California.
Trisha
Ash, my brother met him several times in grass valley
ccmomma
The Charleston, airport is named for him.
Player Quitos
My father, who was also a Buffalo Soldier, was Yeager's electronic technician.
wesley
HostileCapricorn2610, I recall the event and some scientists believed an aircraft would disintegrate at that speed.
Player #6482125
HostileCapricorn2610, He also was shot down over France in WWII and worked with the French Resistance, and eventually got back to Englsnd to fly again against the Germans.