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Quote by Chuck Yeager

“You concentrate on what you are doing, to do the best job you can, to stay out of a serious situation. That’s the way the X-1 was.”

Quote by Chuck Yeager

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Chuck Yeager, an American test pilot, was born on February 13, 1923. He holds a significant place in aviation history for his successful flight of the X-1 supersonic aircraft. His career is filled with groundbreaking achievements that have had a profound impact on the aviation industry. more

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