Biography of Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager (* 13. February 1923 in Myra; † 7. December 2020 in Los Angeles) was an american World War II flying ace and test pilot; first pilot to fly faster than sound. He was 97 years old. He had 4 children. He studied at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. He received 10 awards, including Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.