The aircraft was an ode to Chuck Yeager, a long-time Grass Valley resident and World War II fighter pilot known for being the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947.

The legacy of Chuck Yeager extends beyond his supersonic achievements. This video uncovers his daring WWII combat missions, including his stunning feat as an 'Ace in a Day.' A true story of heroism!

Chuck Yeager ... of a P-51 Mustang, Yeager shot down a total of 11 enemy aircraft over the Western Front, downing five in a single day on October 12, 1944. After the war, Yeager became a test ...

From his early years as a fighter ace in World War II to the last time he broke the sound barrier in 2012 - at the age of 89 - Chuck Yeager became the most decorated US pilot ever. The airport ...