In the News RIP Chuck Yeager

[Cougar377]

Last of the great aviators.

 

[Jaws]

Sad.. but to e honest I was surprised to learn he was still with us until yesterday
I thought he had gone years ago

 

[Cougar377]

Sad.. but to e honest I was surprised to learn he was still with us until yesterday
I thought he had gone years ago

He was 97.

Chuck Yeager: First pilot to fly supersonic dies aged 97

The US pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947, helping to pave the way for America's space programme.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Cougar377]

Some interesting stories about Spitfires being used for Mach speed testing.
The one about the prop being ripped off sounds hairy..!

The Spitfires that nearly broke the sound barrier

A handful of British Spitfire pilots cheated death in high-speed dives that helped pave the way towards supersonic flight. Stephen Dowling investigates.

www.bbc.com

 

[JayTee]

Hats off to them old boys, they sure had some balls no doubt about it.

 

[Bluelagoona]

Dear Chuck.
A true aviator... despite a poor upbringing he achived much in his lifetime.
I can reccomend his autobiography to anyone who likes a good read.