Jackie Cochran and Chuck Yeager Published on May 28, 2013 in 3 June 1953Full resolution (1000 × 1000) ← Previous Major Charles E. Yeager, U.S. Air Force, and Jacqueline Cochran with the Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.3. Chuck Yeager and Jackie Cochran were the very best of friends. (LIFE Magazine via Jet Pilot Overseas)