October 14, 1947: the XS-1 plane, piloted by legendary combat ace, Chuck Yeager, is inching closer to the speed of sound. Suddenly, a thunderous sound erupts–it’s the world’s first man-made sonic boom. 🎥Breaking the Sound Barrier | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

253K views · 2K reactions | Air Force Veteran Chuck Yeager is best known for becoming the first person to break the sound barrier by flying faster than Mach 1, the speed of sound. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

18K views · 523 reactions | The memorial service for legendary United States Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager will take place today in Charleston, West Virginia. Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager had many achievements in his career. One of the most notable was his piloting of the X-1 experimental rocket plane - in which he became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound. Rest in peace, sir. | Airman Magazine | Facebook

21K views · 280 reactions | This Freedom Friday we celebrate a historic milestone - the first to fly faster than the speed of sound in level flight. 69 years ago today, Gen. Chuck Yeager accomplished something some didn't think possible, forever cementing his legacy, and that of the U.S. Air Force, into one of the greatest moments in flight! Thank you Sir! #airpower #airforce #soundbarrier #sonicboom #historic Chuck Yeager | 88th Air Base Wing | Facebook