Victoria Yeager
General Chuck Yeager – American Hero
General Yeager is one of the greatest aviators that ever lived. His commitment to service, duty, love of his country, his flag are evident in all that he did during active duty and beyond. He was and continues to be a great inspiration and role model. General Yeager often said he was born so far…
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Ultralights – There’s a time and a Place
I like ultralights – flew one in Australia. But there is a time and a place regarding safety. My late husband, General Chuck Yeager’s last active duty assignment was as Director of Safety. He saved millions of lives. APPEAL DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER March 24, 2022 EXCERPT and photo: Victoria Yeager, widow of legendary pilot Chuck Yeager,…
Read MoreMarch 1944 Escaped Nazis – Make it to Spain
I wake from a deep sleep to knocking on the door. I freeze. Where am I? It slowly comes back. It was not a dream- I should be in Spain. I made it over the Pyrenees without getting caught. Who is at the door, though? I cautiously move toward the door, scanning the room for…
Read MoreMeeting Donald Trump – he was a Gracious Gentleman
About 25 years ago, I was at a glamorous “Hollywood” luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel, standing in the back watching the show, looking at the fabulously rich women and what they chose to wear. I’ve always marveled that with all that money – it doesn’t mean good taste. I found out the guys standing…
Read MoreVisiting Jackie Cochran. Fellow guest: President Johnson
One weekend I was at Jackie Cochran’s in Indio, California, near Palm Springs. President Johnson was also visiting. Jackie invited him to go for a ride around the ranch. When they returned, Floyd Odlum, her husband, was livid: You don’t drive the President around. He has secret service and all sorts of people who need…
Read MorePresident Bush Inaugural Parade
From Gen Yeager: January 29, 1989: Inauguration Parade for President Bush. First Lady Barbara Bush saw we were pretty cold so insisted we come sit with her and warm up next to the space heater. Go to 9 mins 6 secs in & you’all see Bob Hope and me on the float. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etHQmfPJey8
Read MoreHuntin’ for Bear – 1947
From General Yeager: “Pancho’s was the scene of many a wild night. And it was also the staging area for many great adventures. One of the most memorable was during the sound barrier flights. At 2am on a Saturday night, and a bunch of us were still at the bar, when Russ Schleeh, a great…
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