Joseph C. McConnell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph C. McConnell

American Korean War flying ace

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1922

Place of Birth: Dover, New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 25-Aug-1954

Profession: military officer, test pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac 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.