Articles/Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

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Bell X-1: The Rocket Plane That Broke the Sound Barrier

Bell X-1: The Rocket Plane That Broke the Sound Barrier The Bell X-1 (originally designated as the XS-1) stands as one of the most significant achievements in aviation history. A joint ve...

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Test Pilot History and Evolution: From Early Aviation to the Space Age

Test Pilot History and Evolution: From Early Aviation to the Space Age A test pilot is a highly specialized aviator trained to fly and evaluate experimental, newly produced, or modified a...

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