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Joseph McConnell, Jr. (30 January 1922 – 25 August 1954) was the top American flying ace during the Korean War. Captain McConnell was credited with shooting down 16 MiG-15s, while flying North American F-86 Sabres. Captain McConnell flew at least three different F-86 Sabres, all named “Beautious Butch”. The name referred to the nickname of his wife, Pearl “Butch” Brown.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star 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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