Chuck Yeager was born on February 13, 1923 in Myra, WV. Brigadier General and American test pilot who became the first person confirmed to break the sound barrier. The plane he used was the Bell X-1.
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💰Chuck Yeager Net worth: $1.5 million
About
Brigadier General and American test pilot who became the first person confirmed to break the sound barrier. The plane he used was the Bell X-1.
Before Fame
He began his career as a private in the United States Army Air Forces.
Trivia
He worked his way up to the rank of P-51 Mustang fighter pilot during the World War II years.
Family Life
He had four children with his wife, Glennis, who inspired the name of his experimental, supersonic plane, the "Glamorous Glennis".
Associated With
He was portrayed by Sam Shepard in the 1983 film version of Tom Wolfe's book, "The Right Stuff."
