Which award did Yeager win in 1948 for breaking the sound barrier?
Purple Heart
Distinguished Service Cross
Collier and MacKay trophies
Medal of Honor
Answer
Yeager won the Collier and MacKay trophies in 1948 for breaking the sound barrier. The Collier Trophy is awarded by the National Aeronautic Association to individuals who make outstanding contributions to the advancement of aeronautics or astronautics. The MacKay Trophy is awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to individuals who make outstanding contributions to the safety of flight.
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