George L. Jones
| George L. Jones | |
|---|---|
 Lieutenant Colonel George L. Jones (right) with fellow aces Gabby Gabreski (left) and William T. Whisner Jr. in Korea, 1950 | |
| Born |
May 12, 1918 New York City, New York |
| Died | February 18, 1997 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |
United States Army Air Forces United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War |
| Awards |
Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (3) |
George Lamar Jones (12 May 1918 – 18 February 1997) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down six enemy aircraft, with an additional shared victory credit, for a total of 6.5 victories in the war.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ Varhola 2000, p. 42
- ↑ Gurney 1958, p. 248
Sources
- Gurney, Gene (1958), Five Down and Glory: A History of the American Air Ace, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN 0-405-03764-3 (1972 Arno Press edition)
- Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, IA: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4
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