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Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager. “Fastest Man Alive”. Early Childhood. Hometown: Hamlin, West Virginia 4 siblings Loved outdoors Successful school career Worked with father Hard life taught important lessons. WWII Career. Enlisted in USAAF Graduated from flight training 363 rd fighter squadron

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Chuck Yeager

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  1. Chuck Yeager “Fastest Man Alive”

  2. Early Childhood • Hometown: Hamlin, West Virginia • 4 siblings • Loved outdoors • Successful school career • Worked with father • Hard life taught important lessons

  3. WWII Career • Enlisted in USAAF • Graduated from flight training • 363rd fighter squadron • Shot down • “Ace in a day” • Military propelled successful career

  4. Test Pilot Days/military career • Test Pilot • other Aviation programs • Commanded 405th Tactical Fighter Wing and 4th Tactical Fighter Wings • Brigadier General • Commander of USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School • Lead USAF competition Wing

  5. Awards • Command Pilot Wings • Air Force Distinguished service Medal • Silver, Bronze Star • Legion of Merit • Distinguished Flying Cross • Air Medal • Purple Heart

  6. Awards(cont.) • WWII Victory Medal • European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal • Several unit citations and awards • Other Air force medals and awards

  7. National Awards • Congressional Silver Medal • Presidential Medal of Freedom • Collier Trophy • Mackay Trophy • Tony Jannus Award

  8. After Retirement • Consulting test pilot at Edwards ARB • Speeches to aviation audiences • National Aviation Hall of Fame • Presidential Promotion to Major General • Wings of Hope, Board member • California Hall of Fame

  9. Timeline • 1923- birth of Chuck in Myra

  10. Chuck Yeager is a retired test pilot and U.S. Air Force general. In 1947, Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier.Academy of Achievement: Chuck Yeager Profile1 • Fast Facts: • Full name: Charles Elwood YeagerAcademy of Achievemet: Chuck Yeager Profile1 • Born: February 13, 1923 • Birth place: Myra, West VirginaAcademy of Achievemet: Chuck Yeager Profile1 • Service: U.S. Air ForceU.S. Centennial Of Flight Commission: Chuck Yeager2 • Rank: Brigadier General (retired)West Virginia Wesleyan College: Chuck Yeager Biographical Information3 • Wars: World War II, Vietnam War • Other work: Flight instructor • Background • A few months after he graduated from high school, Chuck Yeager entered the Air Force with the intention of becoming a mechanic. In the summer of 1942, he enrolled in the "Flying Sergeant Program" and earned his wings. He was transferred to England shortly thereafter, and in early 1944, shot down his first enemy plane.U.S. Centennial Of Flight Commission: Chuck Yeager2 • Awards and Honors • Chuck Yeager won the Collier and Machay trophies in 1947 for breaking the sound barrier. In 1953, Chuck Yeager received the Harmon trophy for twice exceeding the speed of sound. He was enshrined into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973. National Aviation Hall of Fame: Charles Chuck Yeager4 On December 25, 1975, Chuck Yeager received the Congressional Medal of Honor for Bravery from Gerald Ford.ChuckYeager.org: Congressional Medal of Honor5 He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.Medal of Freedom.com: Chuck Yeager6 In 1990, Yeager was honored by the Aerospace Walk of Honor.Aerospace Walk of Honor: Honorees 19907

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