Chuck Yeager 2 pictures

Actor, Stunts, Miscellaneous Crew
The first pilot to break the sound barrier, born in Myra, West Virginia. He trained as a fighter pilot, flying over 60 missions in Europe. On March 5, 1944, Yeager was shot down over France, fought with the Maquis, escaped over the Pyrenees carrying a wounded airman. On 14 October 1947, Yeager flew the Bell X-1 rocket research aircraft past Mach 1...

Born: February 13, 1923
Star sign: Aquarius
Known for: The Real Men with 'The Right Stuff' (2003), The Right Stuff (1983), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986)
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