Charles E. Yeager

	CHARLES E. YEAGER Colonel USAF Premier Test Pilot
	Born February 13, 1923, Myra, West Virginia. Commissioned flight officer and rated military aviator 1943. As a fighter pilot in England during World War II, achieved 13 confirmed victories. Rated test pilot 1946 and remained active in the field for more than 20 years. Pioneer in the early and dangerous days of high speed flight research aircraft, became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound. Among his many honors are the Harmon Trophy 1953, Collier Trophy 1947, Mackay Trophy 1947, Silver Congressional Medal 1976.
	Elected to the International Aerospace Hall of Fame 1965