Capt. Joseph C.`'Mac'` McConnell, Jr.
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The McConnell Story is a 1955 dramatization of the life and career of United States Air Force (USAF) pilot Joseph C. McConnell (1922–1954) directed by Gordon Douglas. McConnell served as a navigator in World War II before becoming the top American ace during the Korean War and was killed on August 25, 1954, while serving as a test ...
A 1955 drama starring Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C.'Mac' McConnell, Jr., the first triple ace of the Korean War. He returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets and faces challenges from his wife and his job.
- (666)
- Drama, Romance, War
- Gordon Douglas
- 1955-12-02
Brief Synopsis. A man's plans to settle down and raise a family are upset by the Korean War. Cast & Crew. Read More. Gordon Douglas. Director. Alan Ladd. Joseph "Mac" McConnell, Jr. June Allyson. Pearl "Butch" Brown McConnell. James Whitmore. Ty Whitman. Frank Faylen. Sgt. Sykes. Robert Ellis. Bob Brown. Photos & Videos. View All.
Joseph "Mac" McConnell Jr. (Alan Ladd) dreams of piloting airplanes, so much that he goes AWOL from an Army base to take flying lessons. When the military police go looking for him, Mac hitches a...
- (5)
- Gordon Douglas
- Drama
- Alan Ladd
Jun 22, 2010 · The McConnell Story (1955) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #TheMcConnellStory As the alarm wails, Joe McConnell's squad of Sabre pilots are airborne in seconds.
- 3 min
- 12.6K
- Warner Bros. Classics
Jul 7, 2010 · In war, McConnell became America's first triple jet ace, downing 16 enemy planes. In peace, he braved the unknown as a test pilot in the jet era's infancy. And The McConnell Story's darting and swerving aerial sequences will thrillingly sweep you up in a great hero's lively life.
- DVD
True story of ace flyer McConnell, his heroism during WWII and the Korean conflict, and his postwar aviation pioneer efforts. Fine acting from Allyson and Ladd, with good support from Whitmore and Faylen.
