Chuck Yeager and his Bell X-1A Model AircraftOn December 12, 1953, Chuck Yeager broke the speed barrier when he reached Mach 2.43 in a Bell X-1A Rocket Plane.
Not only did Yeager brake the speed barrier, but he also broke a rival test pilot's record, who was going to be honored as the "fastest man alive" soon after this occurred. Yeager's new record bested that of his rival.
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Not only did Yeager brake the speed barrier, but he also broke a rival test pilot's record, who was going to be honored as the "fastest man alive" soon after this occurred. Yeager's new record bested that of his rival.
This website provides more information on Chuck Yeager and his accomplishments.
This website provides more events that occurred on this day in history.
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