I'd rate him far above Yeager. He was more methodical, flew many more aircraft in more varied conditions, and was throughout his career a remarkably humble and

I'd rate him far above Yeager. He was more methodical, flew many more aircraft in more varied conditions, and was throughout his career a remarkably humble and generous person considering his achievements and fame. Poor political decisions robbed him of being the first to break the sound barrier in the Miles M.52.