Chuck Yeager Did It First!
65 years ago, on October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager was the first man to fly at the speed of sound.
He was flying in a rocket research plane named "Glamorous Glennis" and was awarded the Collier Trophy for this amazing achievement.
A few days ago, on October 14, 2012, Chuck Yeager did it again!
At the age of 89, Chuck jumped into a F-15D and broke the sound barrier simply to celebrate the 65th birthday of his original flight.
65 years ago, on October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager was the first man to fly at the speed of sound.
He was flying in a rocket research plane named "Glamorous Glennis" and was awarded the Collier Trophy for this amazing achievement.
A few days ago, on October 14, 2012, Chuck Yeager did it again!
At the age of 89, Chuck jumped into a F-15D and broke the sound barrier simply to celebrate the 65th birthday of his original flight.
"Yeager, Charles "Chuck" San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives
"Chuck Yeager commemorates historic flight" Photo by Master Sgt. Jason Edwards
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