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History Daily: Breaking the Sound Barrier

2024/10/14
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Chuck Yeager, a skilled pilot, served in World War II. He was shot down over enemy territory but escaped with help from the French resistance. Despite being initially grounded, he returned to combat and became an ace pilot. After the war, he chose to become a test pilot.
  • Chuck Yeager became an ace in a day, shooting down five enemy planes in a single mission.
  • Yeager's experience escaping capture fueled his determination to continue flying.
  • Yeager's wartime achievements and exceptional piloting skills led to his selection as a test pilot.

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October 14, 1947. US Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, a feat many aviators previously believed impossible.

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