WWII Ace Chuck Yeager Just Did A Q&A On Twitter-His Answers Are Hilarious
Chuck Yeager / Twitter
Sharp As Ever.
If you’re here reading this, you most likely know who Chuck Yeager is. However, since our audience is so broad, we’ll write a quick blurb about him for those who don’t. If you’re well versed, just skip ahead to the links of his tweets.
Chuck was born in 1923 in West Virginia. At 19, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1942 serving as a mechanic and later became a pilot. He fought in World War II and became “ace in a day,” having 11.5 confirmed victories by the end of the war. Later, he went on to be the first person to break the sound barrier, setting many world speed records and earning accolades that would fill up an entire book.
Fast forward some 70 plus years, and Chuck is alive and kicking at 94, using Twitter almost every day. He typically has some really great responses to people that are often, sharp, funny and brutally honest.
Over the past month, he’s been doing a lot of question and answer type tweets. We’ve compiled some of the most interesting ones that have to do with World War II and flight. Check them out below.
Q: If P-51 not invented; which would you prefer to fly in WWII-Fw-190 or Me109 and why? A: FW-190 – netter performance?
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) September 30, 2017
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Q: General, how many times have you jumped out of a bad aircraft A: I’ve had 3 more take offs than landings
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) September 22, 2017
Q: I read Mustang’s engine noise was deafening-did leather helmet earphones do anything to reduce noise levels? A: What did you say? 🙂 No.
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) October 9, 2017
Q: How long did it take you to get over getting airsick while flying? A: About 3 flights
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) September 21, 2017
Q: What is ur opinion of 332nd FG Black American USAAC Fighter Pilot A; I never flew w/ them. They shot down 107 enemy a/c tho’
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) October 9, 2017
Q:When was 1st time u piloted a plane? A: When I started military pilot training.After accepted, pilot took me up. I threw up all over plane
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) September 20, 2017
Q: What was it like flying supersonic at age 76-89? A: It will never replace sex.
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) October 9, 2017
Here’s a random one that really shows off his humor.
Couldn’t tell if this guy was coming or going pic.twitter.com/VOff4OpSqD
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) October 6, 2017
