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The Most Famous Pilots in History, Ranked
From World War Aces and Supersonic Pioneers to Modern Cockpit Heroes
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From World War Aces and Supersonic Pioneers to Modern Cockpit Heroes 
10. Manfred Von Richthofen (The Red Baron) 
9. James "Jimmy" Doolittle 
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7. Erich Hartmann 
6. Chuck Yeager 
5. Howard Hughes 
4. Neil Armstrong - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
3. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger 
2. Richard De Crespigny 
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Across more than a century of flight, an elite group of aviators pushed the boundaries of speed, combat skill, and emergency airmanship. From World War I ace Manfred von Richthofen and supersonic pioneer Chuck Yeager to modern airline captains who saved hundreds of lives, here are the most famous pilots in history.
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