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Chuck Yeager Signed Deluxe Danbury Mint X-1 Rocket Research Plane Model on Custom Stand, 1/32 Scale, with Full Set of Paperwo...
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Description
Chuck Yeager Signed Deluxe Danbury Mint X-1 Rocket Research Plane Model on Custom Stand, 1/32 Scale, with Full Set of Paperwork, Original Gift Box, and Photographic Provenance from Danbury. A beautiful model of the plane that aviator Chuck Yeager first flew past Mach 1. The base gives full information on the plane and the pilot. Plane's overall dimensions are 12.5" long x 10.5" across the wings. It is signed on the right wing in black felt tip: "Chuck Yeager". Excellent.Chuck Yeager's X-1 Mach 1 flight on October 14, 1947, was a groundbreaking moment in aviation history, as he became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in level flight. This achievement proved that controlled supersonic flight was possible, overcoming the so-called "sound barrier" that had previously been thought to cause catastrophic instability. Yeager's flight marked the beginning of a new era in aerospace engineering, paving the way for advancements in military and commercial aircraft, as well as the eventual exploration of space.
Auction Info
2025 December 11 - 12 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6326 (go to Auction Home page)
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11th
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December
11th-12th
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