Happy 103rd birthday to #ChuckYeager. The he first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight.

13 February 1923 – Chuck Yeager is born — On 13 February 1923, Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager, a USAF officer, combat ace, and test pilot, was born in Myra, West Virginia.

Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the birth of #ChuckYeager, one of the most #iconic figures in aviation history. From decorated #CombatAce to pioneering #TestPilot who helped usher in the #supersonic age, he left an enduring mark on aerospace development and the course of modern flight.

February 13 is the birthday of famed pilot #ChuckYeager who we #quote and back with a picture of an Osprey aircraft at #sunset here in #Fallbrook. If there’s something in this #quotograph that speaks to you, please feel free to share it with others.

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Chuck Yeager (1923-2020), Speed of Sound pilot

Died #otd Chuck Yeager (1923-2020), Speed of Sound pilot, 5 years ago today #ChuckYeager life story...

#OnThisDay in 2020, #ChuckYeager, American test #pilot who was the 1st man to break the sound barrier, died at 97.
#RIP 🕊️🤍

"If you want to grow old as a pilot, you’ve got to know when to push it, and when to back off."

🇺🇸 Remembering General #ChuckYeager, American ace pilot, WWII hero, and first man to break the sound barrier, who passed away #OTD 7 December 2020. #Aviation #TheRightStuff

A vintage black and white photograph of two young boys, one dressed as the Lone Ranger, the other in a test pilot costume, both standing on a driveway in front of an open garage.

The Lone Ranger and Test Pilot.

Richie n'me.

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🇺🇸 #OTD in #Aviation #History 14 October 1947, ace pilot and war hero #ChuckYeager was the first man to break the sound barrier, flying the Bell X-1.

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Last night #wrestleclub had its 10 year anniversary. Where I scored the victory in a 2-out-of-3-falls Lucha Rules match against #chuckyeager

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#MondayMotivation

If you ever feel like quitting, just look at @BuffaloBills from last night and these words from #ChuckYeager.

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Love the 90ies vibes #chuckyeager

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Breaking the #soundbarrier with these HISTORIC photos #autographed by #americanhero #ChuckYeager available to check out for yourself on eBay buff.ly/3VaN8JT and Amazon buff.ly/49eRSEe
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“You don't concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done.”
#chuckyeager #botd
February 13, 1923-
December 7, 2020
Brigadier General #usaf #flyingace
Record-setting #testpilot first human to break the #soundbarrier
#quote #risk

#onthisday #otd February 13, 1923 #chuckyeager was born (died December 7, 2020). In 1947 he became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Please listen to our #daily #positive #podcast for more #popculture factoids #trivia rileyandkimmy.com

February 13 is the birthday of famous aviator #ChuckYeager who we #quote and back with a picture of an #Osprey enroute to #CampPendleton at dusk. If this #quotograph speaks to you, please repost it.

Chuck Yeager was the Michael Jordan of aviation. A generation of airplane nerds was born form Yeager's accomplishments.

February 13, 1923 - Deceased retired Air Force officer, #ChuckYeager was born 💯 + 2 years ago today in Myra,West Virginia, USA

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General. Chuck Yeager #ChuckYeager
#Botd

“Keep the wings level and true.”
1st person to fly an aircraft faster than the speed of sound on 10/14/47

February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020
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I'm not sure sure how I feel about this 👀

This guy was/is and always will be a hero 💖

#StarCitizen #ChuckYeager

"If you want to grow old as a pilot, you’ve got to know when to push it, and when to back off."

🇺🇸 Remembering General #ChuckYeager, American ace pilot, WWII hero, and first man to break the sound barrier, who passed away #OTD 7 December 2020. #Aviation #TheRightStuff

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Foot on the pedal for smoother air. #congress #ohio #ushistory #election #speedofsound #chuckyeager #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth TikTok video by Greg Landsman

During these 💥 turbulent 💥 times, push the limits and be a 🫡 #ChuckYeager 👨🏻‍🚀 🛫 …

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🤬 PEDAL TO THE METAL‼️

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X-Planes. Bell X-1-3 being mated with the B-50 Superfortress motherplane in 1951. Colorized image
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On this date, October 14th, 1947, the legendary #ChuckYeager broke the sound barrier in level flight while piloting the X-1 (USAF aircraft #46-062) aka "Glamorous Glennis" at Mach 1.05 at an altitude of 45,000 ft (13,700 m) over the Rogers Dry Lake of the Mojave Desert in California.

"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing."
- #ChuckYeager

The legendary Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager aka "Chuck" was #BOTD 1923 in Myra, WV.

"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing."
- Chuck Yeager

The legendary Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Elwood Yeager, passed #OTD, 3-years ago in 2020 at age 97. #ChuckYeager #Godspeed

#chuckyeager #avgeek #flying #supersonic

“I had flown at supersonic speeds for 18 seconds. There was no buffet, no jolt, no shock. Above all, no brick wall to smash into. I was alive.”

Great piece by Check Yeager, Popular Mechanics, November 1987.