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Chuck Yeager
American World War II flying ace and test pilot; first pilot to fly faster than sound (1923–2020).
The record
Chuck Yeager was an American World War II flying ace and test pilot; first pilot to fly faster than sound. Born on 13 February 1923 in Myra, Yeager died on 7 December 2020 in Los Angeles at the age of 97.
Yeager studied at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Honours include Mackay Trophy, Collier Trophy and International Air & Space Hall of Fame, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 57 languages, Chuck Yeager is No. 4,403 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 February 1923, Myra
- Died
- 7 December 2020, Los Angeles (aged 97)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Airman, test pilot, fighter pilot
- Nickname
- Chuck
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 57
Did you know
97
Lived to 97.
13 Feb
Shares a birthday with Thomas Robert Malthus and Lesya Ukrainka.
57
Has a Wikipedia article in 57 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Mackay Trophy1947
- Collier Trophy1947
- International Air & Space Hall of Fame1966
- National Aviation Hall of Fame1973
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal1975
- International Space Hall of Fame1981
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1985
- Aerospace Walk of Honor1990
- Officer of the Legion of Honour2003
- California Hall of Fame2009
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Purple Heart
- Air Medal
- Silver Star
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