There never was a finer example of " The Greatest Generation." Chuck's contributions with regards to military and commercial aviation is incalculable. Chuck shot down 13 German aircraft in WW2, 5 in one mission to earn ace status.
Chuck was also the first to fly past the sound barrier in the X1.
Quote : Yeager was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. President Harry S. Truman awarded him the Collier air trophy in December 1948 for his breaking the sound barrier. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chuck-y...ied-at-age-97/
^ Btw, Dmitry Markov. Very nice write up and send off.
Rest in peace Chuck and btw, thanks for everything.
