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Chuck Yeager's birthday today
Chuck Yeager turned 97 years old today. Happy birthday to one hell of a pilot.
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His autobiography was one fantastic read! I would recommend it to anyone whether they are interested in flying or not.
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He was wingman to Bud Anderson (pilot of Old Glory... the C and D model P-51s) in WWII. I met Col. Anderson and he said Yeager was one crazy SOB.
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Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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I just got around to reading his autobiography a year ago or so. He's a once in a lifetime talent who also just loved what he did. If you haven't read it, do!
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Gary, I met both Yeager and Anderson in 1996. They’re both crazy SOBs!! Funny as hell as well.
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Legends and what movies are made from. Cheers Chuck
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