Later, I realized that the mission had to end in a let-down because the real barrier wasn't in the sky but in our knowledge and experience of supersonic flight.TOP 25 Chuck Yeager QUOTES - CHUCKYEAGER.ORG
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Chuck Yeager was an American pilot and United States Air Force officer, best known for being the first person to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, while flying the Bell X-1 aircraft. A fighter ace during World War II, Yeager had a distinguished career in aviation, earning numerous accolades and becoming a test pilot and a key figure in the development of supersonic flight. He remained an influential figure in aerospace history until his death on December 7, 2020.
1923–2020·lived 97 years
Later, I realized that the mission had to end in a let-down because the real barrier wasn't in the sky but in our knowledge and experience of supersonic flight.TOP 25 Chuck Yeager QUOTES - CHUCKYEAGER.ORG