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Daily Archives: April 26, 2008

Beyond the Barrier: Yeager, the war and getting home…

Posted on April 26, 2008 by tony

(1) Recognize the pilot? Chuck Yeager’s air exploits are the stuff I dreamed about growing up.  Although I never flew, dreams of sitting in the pilot seat of the Glamorous Glennis were never far from my mind.  Maybe it was the speed or maybe the adventure…of pushing to the limits of both plane and pilot. … Continue reading »

Categories: 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, American History, Cold War, Equipment, Media Personalities, Military, Popular Culture, Retro, United States Air Force History, United States Army History, Vietnam, vintage, World History, World War II | Tags: Chuck Yeager, combat, combat missions, Glamorous Glennis, P-51 Mustang, World War II | Comments Off
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