"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them." - John Wayne in "The Shootist"
December 07, 2020, 09:50 PM
oddball
Rest in peace General Yeager.
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December 07, 2020, 09:54 PM
FlyingScot
He always spoke his mind. HEck of an American and aviator. Rest In Peace
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December 07, 2020, 09:54 PM
jhe888
Last of that kind, maybe. RIP.
He and my father-in-law had similar careers in the Air Corps and Air Force, although Yeager started doing the test pilot gig, while my father-in-law stayed an operational pilot and had some staff jobs. He met Yeager, but didn't really know him. My FIL retired as a Colonel, and Yeager stayed in longer.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jhe888,
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December 07, 2020, 09:55 PM
MattW
Wow, shame on me as I did not even know he was alive still. Man, what a life he led, tip of the hat to the General.
December 07, 2020, 09:59 PM
scratchy
Sorry to see the General go. Blue skies sir.
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December 07, 2020, 10:10 PM
YooperSigs
Bagged an ME-262 and had an impressive amount of citations and medals. R.I.P.
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December 07, 2020, 10:17 PM
hberttmank
RIP General.
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December 07, 2020, 10:17 PM
BBMW
He made it to 97. Wow. That would be quite an accomplishment for anyone, but especially him. It's like he went out of his way to avoid dangerous situations.
December 07, 2020, 10:17 PM
1KPerDay
Huge brass ones. RIP.
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December 07, 2020, 10:29 PM
4x5
RIP General. Enjoy your reunion with 'Glamorous Glennis'.
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December 07, 2020, 10:33 PM
aileron
Here's a nickel on the grass. Gunfighter eyes >>
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December 07, 2020, 10:33 PM
Rick Lee
Met him at an Andrews AFB air show long ago. He deplaned and walked up to the rope line. My dad was in tears. All honor to that great man.
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December 07, 2020, 10:35 PM
TMats
I was starting to think he was always gonna be around. God Bless him
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December 07, 2020, 10:46 PM
joel9507
RIP, General Yeager.
Very sorry to hear of his passing.
December 07, 2020, 10:48 PM
bionic218
His biography is a terrific read. Truly an American hero. RIP.
December 07, 2020, 10:57 PM
Prefontaine
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888: Last of that kind, maybe. RIP.
Agreed. RIP. I will try to keep the memory of him in the Right Stuff in my mind as he was hilarious. One of our greatest pilots. RIP sir.
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December 07, 2020, 11:06 PM
bigdeal
What a true American hero looked like, and definitely one of a kind. RIP sir, you will be missed.
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December 07, 2020, 11:22 PM
old rugged cross
As all of you have said. May he Rip. One great American for sure!
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