Photo with the Collier Trophy 1949

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Collection

0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987

Institution

Marshall University Archives and Special Collections

Date

11-28-1949

Description

Chuck Yeager with the Collier Trophy in 1949. The Collier Trophy is awarded “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year.”

Format

Photograph

Language

English

Subject

Aviation, Flying, 1949, Collier Trophy

Type

Still Image

Usage Rights

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Identifier

1987.01.0455.47.06.01

Photo with the Collier Trophy 1949
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