Chuck Yeager
Pilot

Chuck Yeager Net Worth

Chuck Yeager was an American test pilot and Brigadier General who was born on February 13, 1923 in Myra, WV. He is most famous for being the first person to break the sound barrier, which he achieved in 1947 while piloting the Bell X-1. His accomplishment was a major milestone in aviation history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 13, 1923
Birth Place Myra, WV
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 million (2024)

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."

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About the author

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