smitty44 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Was fortunate enough to see him fly an F-15E through the sound barrier at Edwards for the 50th Anniversary of him breaking through. Fair winds sir, and thank you! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Years ago he autographed a couple of his books for me, and I have a nice letter from him in my collection.... Thanks you for your Service, General Yeager, Blue Skies to you.......... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 8, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 8, 2020 You were a true inspiration to this child of the time, Sir! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted December 8, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 8, 2020 Blue skies Sir! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 A "true" Aviator who lived a long and productive life. Barry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Great quote..... It might sound funny, but I've never owned an airplane in my life. If you're willing to bleed, Uncle Sam will give you all the planes you want." . Apparantly he flew around 350 different aircraft 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 RIP - for Chuck and all our heroes that fell.....this to me is so poignant.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vandy1 VX-4 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 21 hours ago, smitty44 said: Was fortunate enough to see him fly an F-15E through the sound barrier at Edwards for the 50th Anniversary of him breaking through. Fair winds sir, and thank you! I was there to lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 R.I.P. Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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