Joseph C. McConnell - Wikipedia
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. [1] A native of …
Pair reunite after 70 years to honor top jet ace in Palm Springs
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.
Joseph C. McConnell Jr. | This Day in Aviation
May 18, 2025 · Captain Joseph C. McConnell, Jr., was killed 22 August 1954 when an F-86H Sabre fighter bomber that he was flying crashed near Edwards Air Force Base. Although …
Leading Jet Ace: Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. > National Museum …
The leading jet ace of the Korean War was Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., who scored his first victory on Jan. 14, 1953. In a little more than a month, he gained his fifth MiG-15 victory, …
Joseph C McConnell - American Air Museum
Sep 26, 2017 · Object Number - UPL 30064 - Capt Joe McConnell Jr 448th BG Navigator 448th BG Jan. - May 1945 60 missions Received pilots wings in 1948 and flew F-86Es during the …
A National Hero, a Local Hero - The Historical Marker Database
Dec 18, 2024 · Captain Joseph McConnell began his illustrious military career during World War II as a navigator of a B-24 Liberator with the 448th Bombardment Group of the 8th Air Force. By …
Joseph McConnell: America’s First Triple Jet-On-Jet Fighter Ace
Mar 11, 2025 · In the annals of American military aviation, few names stand out like Captain Joseph Christopher McConnell Jr. A fearless fighter pilot and the top U.S. ace of the Korean …
This Day in History: Joseph C. McConnell, Triple Ace
Jan 30, 2025 · On this day in 1922, a hero is born. Joseph C. McConnell, Jr. would go on to become the leading American ace of the Korean War, with 16 total aerial victories. Shockingly, …
AIR FORCE HISTORY: Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr ... - Tinker Air Force Base
May 8, 2017 · The leading jet ace of the Korean War was Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., who scored his first victory on Jan. 14, 1953. In a little more than a month, he gained his fifth MiG …
Joe McConnell - Wikipedia
Joseph Fredrick McConnell (March 10, 1939 – April 8, 2018) was an American sports announcer.