Chuck Yeager on Twitter: "Q: What you were feeling climbing into P-51 knowing you might not come back. A: Duty. Out job was to shoot down Germans, protect bombers"

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1. Matthew Dowd‏ @TheRealMattDowd 8 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  Thank you for your service, Sir!
  
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1. Russell Sperry‏ @RussellSperry 8 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  I love a lot of planes, but a P-51 has to be my all-time sentimental favorite, especially after they gave it the right power plant.
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1. Frank Pitts‏ @frank_pitts 8 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  Bob Hoover autographed my pilots license. Was always hoping to run into you to get you to sign it too. Great respect for you both RIP BH
  
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1. Sean Spoonts‏ @sean_spoonts 8 Oct 2017
  Replying to @_txgal @GenChuckYeager
  
  When you go so deaf you can't hear what you read, it musta been pretty loud. Lol
  
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1. Howard Cohodas‏ @CohodasHoward 8 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  Sense of duty is powerful and noble. Our eternal gratitude to those who serve.
  
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1. Jock Williams‏ @B25Jock 9 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager @AlexFitzBlack
  
  Chuck is the classic example of the fighter pilot image and reality! Tough, single minded and dedicated! BZ Chuck! @RCAF_ARC @CBCNews
  
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1. Barry Lacy‏ @BarryLacy 9 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  I strongly recommend , Yeager An Autobiography by General Chuck Yeager and Leo Janos. Lots and lots of great stories and information. And
  
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1. Barry Lacy‏ @BarryLacy 9 Oct 2017
  Replying to @GenChuckYeager
  
  Press on! Further Adventures in the Good Life. Wonderful, indeed!
  
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