American Aviation Hero And Gun Rights Activist Gone
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It is kind of amazing he could fit in the cockpit.
okie
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Yeah there was a texan i can specifically think of--I am sure there are many others! Thank GOD for them!!!
Some years ago, when I was in Air Command and Staff College, Yeager came to the annual "Gathering of Eagles" to address the class. I think he was a regular for the event. It was a pretty awesome group of guys (and one woman) that came for my year. I was especially impressed with David "Tex" Hill, who flew for the AVG and with Robin Olds. Olds had a really good time busting on Yeager during the panel discussion - I think it was mostly good natured!
Awesome men - we were lucky to have them.
Awesome men - we were lucky to have them.
Years ago, I flew for the EAA's Young Eagles Program.
Our goal was to expose one million kids to aviation, by the 100th anniversary of flight.
It included basic flight education, and actual hands-on flights, at no cost to them. Many would have never had the opportunity, otherwise. They could pursue lessons, scholarships, and careers if desired.
It was all volunteer work, and Chuck Yeager was the Honorary Chairman, heading it up at the time.
The million mark goal was far surpassed.
RIP Chuck
Our goal was to expose one million kids to aviation, by the 100th anniversary of flight.
It included basic flight education, and actual hands-on flights, at no cost to them. Many would have never had the opportunity, otherwise. They could pursue lessons, scholarships, and careers if desired.
It was all volunteer work, and Chuck Yeager was the Honorary Chairman, heading it up at the time.
The million mark goal was far surpassed.
RIP Chuck
A remarkable pilot for sure. From an enlisted man to Brigadier General.
One day in one flight during WWII he became an ace.
One of the first fighter pilots to shoot down a jet. (ME-262)
137 missions in VietNam.
Flew over 360 types of aircraft.
I was unaware he flew an X-15.
Upon hearing news of his passing I learned a few things i was not aware of. One thing that struck me was a very simple stat, “Years of service: 1941-1975”. Think of that for a few minutes, think of the change he saw. To put it a few ways:
From right before pearl harbor (sept 1941 wow) to a few years after us withdrawal from veitnam
He started flying an AT11 trainer and when he finished his career the f16 and f117 would have been in development probably near done.
The timing of his life alone was amazing
From right before pearl harbor (sept 1941 wow) to a few years after us withdrawal from veitnam
He started flying an AT11 trainer and when he finished his career the f16 and f117 would have been in development probably near done.
The timing of his life alone was amazing
I have pictures of my father in Europe with Srgt Yeager, he had fantastic Eye sight and was a great shot
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