Joseph C. McConnell
American Korean War flying ace
Died when: 32 years 207 days (390 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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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