General Chuck Yeager dies at 97

Aktungbby · 12-08-20, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Yeager

It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET. An incredible life well lived, America’s greatest Pilot, & a legacy of strength, adventure, & patriotism will be remembered forever.

Ace in a Day shooting down 5 German fighters (12 overall); The fastest man alive-first to break the sound barrier(with broken ribs from a''disagreeable horse'') in his Bell X-1 ''Glamorous Glennis'';

... and simply the "Right Stuff" as portrayed in both book and movie! I'm so bummed!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...-death-aged-97

Dmitry Markov · 12-08-20, 03:03 AM

RIP Chuck Yeager ((( True legend of world aviation.

He's in eternal flight now. His figure is very much like our Stepan Mikoyan - also WWII vet and a famous test pilot, who helped to bring to sky nearly everything that had wings and an engine. So they can share heaven just like they shared the skies.

Commander Wallace · 12-08-20, 04:37 AM

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.

Catfish · 12-08-20, 05:11 AM

His deeds and accopmlishments are indeed legendary.

May you rest in peace, Mr. Yeager

Cybermat47 · 12-08-20, 06:11 AM

May he rest in peace. One of the last WWII aces.

Platapus · 12-08-20, 06:21 AM

Wow. Been expecting this.

He was one of the good ones.

12-08-20, 03:03 AM	#2
Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RIP Chuck Yeager ((( True legend of world aviation. He's in eternal flight now. His figure is very much like our Stepan Mikoyan - also WWII vet and a famous test pilot, who helped to bring to sky nearly everything that had wings and an engine. So they can share heaven just like they shared the skies. __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

12-08-20, 05:11 AM	#4
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	His deeds and accopmlishments are indeed legendary. May you rest in peace, Mr. Yeager __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	May he rest in peace. One of the last WWII aces. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

12-08-20, 06:21 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Wow. Been expecting this. He was one of the good ones. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-08-20, 04:37 AM	#3
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	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.