Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles "Chuck" Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the "right stuff" when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, had died. He was 97.
Read MoreI have a high respect for Mr Yeager as he accomplished more in his lifetime then most men could ever dream of. He is truely a man's man! I was in the Air Force and worked on B-57 aircraft at Stewart AFB in Newburgh, NY. I wish I could have met him and shake his hand. That would have been a dream for me. Bless you General Yeager!
Alan Prezkuta
September 10, 2024 | Other
the last i heard he was seen at a chicago white sox game/ an original/ mercury him frank b orman, wally shirah/ the toghest /amazing first also to break mach 1 & 2... always bc canpbell
mister bernard c campbell III
March 29, 2024 | School
My husband's truck broke down years ago in Arcata California on Christmas Eve. We were trying to make dinner in Eureka. We had to hitch hike back and Mr Yeager picked us up. We talk about it often and will never forget the blessing.He would come to Crescent city airshow. What a great human being.You will be missed but not forgotten. Lori and Carl James
Lori James
August 20, 2023 | Smith River, CA
Chuck Yeager was a neighbor of my family in Hahn, Germany.
My father, Charles Willes was second in command at that air base at that time(1956). He was a 1941 West Point graduate, along with Hahan commanding officer Fred Ascani.
Condolences to the Yeager children.
Karen Callan
August 07, 2023 | Naples, FL | Friend
Donald woods my father was good friends with this great man and iam very proud of that godspeed to Mr. Yeager and Dad....
Sharlotte Woods
July 10, 2023 | Kingsburg, CA | Family
I did not have the honor and privilege of meeting you in person, sir, but, being such a fan of aviation and the space program you were always larger than life to me. I so admire your courage and accomplishment in being the first person to break the sound barrier.what a “giant leap” that was for mankind. Thank you for everything you did while living your marvelous 97 years. You are truly missed and a hero to us all.
Diana Lee
July 08, 2023 | Cedar Park, TX | Friend
I just finished watching a documentary about the years General Yeager was at Muroc working on the sound barrier. It reminds you of what a Man´s Man is. What a legend, what a loss to all of us.
Mark Schmidt
July 21, 2022 | Other
He picked my husband and I hitchhiking in Eureka on Christmas years ago and took us back to our truck in Arcata what a great guy! He came to an air show in crescent city and flew children around what a guy my husband and I speak of him often thank you
Lori james
November 10, 2021 | Friend
God bless and keep you in his arms Chuck.
Captain Sal Manganaro Newtown CT
Salvatore Manganaro
May 20, 2021 | NEWTOWN, CT | Friend
