Published May 12, 2015
Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. wore this scarf in combat. It is the same scarf pictured in the photograph.The flying horse insignia was for McConnell’s 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing. The cobra insignia was for his 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. “Butch” was McConnell’s nickname for his wife, Pearl, who donated the scarf to the museum. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. in the cockpit of his F-86, which shows his 16 kills as red stars. “Beauteous Butch” referred to his nickname for his wife, Pearl. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Photograph of Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. taken on May 18, 1953, the day he scored his last three kills. (U.S. Air Force photo)
DAYTON, Ohio -- Capt. James Jabara and Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. exhibits in the Korean War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is located at:
1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(near Dayton, Ohio)