Joseph C. McConnell
(1922-1954)
American Korean War flying ace
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Joseph Christopher McConnell Jr. (30 January 1922 – 25 August 1954) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot who was the top American flying ace during the Korean War. A native of Dover, New Hampshire, Captain McConnell was credited with shooting down 16 MiG-15s while flying North American F-86 Sabres. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions in aerial combat. McConnell was the first American triple jet-on-jet fighter ace and is still the top-scoring American jet ace.
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30 January 1922 Dover, New Hampshire
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25 August 1954 (aged 32) Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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