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Collection

0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987

Institution

Marshall University Archives and Special Collections

Date

Fall 11-19-1954

Description

Charles Yeager and Jacqueline Cochran are presented the Harmon Trophy in 1954 by President Eisenhower. This award was for Yeager again breaking the record for the fastest flight in 1953, and for Jacqueline Cochran being the first female pilot to break the sound barrier.

Format

Newspaper

Language

English

Subject

Bell aircraft, Aviation,

Type

Text

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Identifier

1987.01.0455.11.04.01

Harmon Trophy 1954
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