Chuck Yeager
 

Sadly passed away aged 97. Frank has added him to his American aces who have died in 2020 as well.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

Re: Chuck Yeager
 

Re: Chuck Yeager
 

He was a gracious man. Welcomed me and my best friend (the only LW vet ever invited) at a 357 reunion in 1991. They had met years before when Yeager was stationed in Germany, at a hunt party and though they were now much older, still remembered him.
Mr. Y grew up quite poor, but made his way without any complaints, to contribute to society.
He as well began a charitable organization, for the real underprivileged, from rural areas.
At the reunion, he actually put on a flying display with mr. Anderson and another 357 pilot in a P-51 D. Astounding.

Re: Chuck Yeager
 

What an incredible life.

Re: Chuck Yeager
 

I had the pleasure of meeting him and many other 357th FG veterans and aces at their 1993 reunion in Long Beach....to which the association kindly invited me. I will never forget these precious moments.....RIP ....

Re: Chuck Yeager
 

This is very sad news. May he rest in peace.