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Joseph C. McConnell was a US Air Force fighter pilot and the top American ace in the Korean War. He shot down 16 MiG-15s and received the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Air Medal.
Feb 2, 2023 · For the first time in 70 years, two women associated with the late ace fighter pilot Capt. Joseph McConnell, Jr. will celebrate a reunion in Palm Springs on Saturday.
Aug 8, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., the first American to shoot down 16 enemy planes in the Korean War. See how his achievements are honored in Apple Valley, California, where he lived and died.
Jun 1, 2020 · Joseph Christopher McConnell, Jr. (1922–1954) was a USAF 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.
Learn about the life and achievements of Capt. Joseph McConnell, who shot down eight MiG-15s and survived being shot down by a Soviet pilot. See his autographed photo, his F-86 Sabre, and his aerial victories in Korea.
- August 24, 1954
Oct 29, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Joseph C. McConnell, the only Triple Ace of the jet age and a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. Discover how he flew the F-86 Sabre in Korea and Edwards, and how he died in a crash in 1954.
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Aug 8, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of the first American to shoot down 16 enemy planes in the Korean War, who lived and died in Apple Valley. See how the town pays tribute to the national hero with a roadside sign, a book, a scholarship and more.
