Who in the world is Chuck Yeager and what is he known for?”
Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager is a retired Brigadier-General in the United States Air Force and a noted test pilot. In 1947, he became the first pilot (at age 24) to travel faster than sound in level flight and ascent. jjjj Charles Yeager Born February 13, 1923 (age 85) Nickname Chuck Place of birth Lincoln County, West Virginia Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Years of service September 12, 1941 – March 1, 1975 Rank Brigadier-general Battles/
