Chuck Yeager was an American pilot and test pilot who is best known for breaking the sound barrier and his role in the military. He was a fighter pilot during World War II and went on to have a significant impact on the world of aviation.
Personal and Family Life
Chuck Yeager was born on February 13, 1923, in Myra, West Virginia. He was married twice, first to Glennis Dickhouse from 1945 until her death in 1990, with whom he had four children. Later, he married Victoria Scott in 2003.
Aviation Career
Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, when he flew the Bell X-1. His exceptional flying skills included flying over 60 missions in Europe during World War II. He later commanded various units in the U.S. Air Force and was involved in aeronautics research.
Death and Legacy
Chuck Yeager passed away on December 7, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. He is remembered as a pioneer in aviation and is the subject of the book and film “The Right Stuff.” Yeager’s legacy as a daring test pilot continues to inspire future generations in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Right Stuff | 1983-10-20 | Fred |
| Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary | 1986-01-14 | Self |
| Smokey and the Bandit II | 1980-08-15 | Party Guest |
| Air & Space Smithsonian: Dreams of Flight – Higher Faster Farther | 1995-07-04 | Self |
| The Real Men with ‘The Right Stuff’ | 2003-06-23 | Self |
| Goodyear Television Playhouse | 1951-10-14 | |
| Spaceflight | 1985-05-08 | |
| This Is Your Life | 1983-09-24 | Self |