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What was the name of the Aircraft which Chuck Yeager flew that broke the Sound Barrier?
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Bell X1
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Chuck Yeager piloted the Bell X-1, named 'Glamorous Glennis,' to become the first person to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. The X-1 reached a speed of Mach 1.06, proving that supersonic flight was possible and opening the door to modern supersonic aviation. This was a milestone in aerospace history.