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Pierce McKennon (Mac) was born on 30 November, 1919 in Clarksville, Arkansas, US, is an An american world war II flying aces. Discover Pierce McKennon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
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Mac |
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| Age |
27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
30 November, 1919 |
| Birthday |
30 November |
| Birthplace |
Clarksville, Arkansas, US |
| Date of death |
18 June, 1947 |
| Died Place |
San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Pierce McKennon Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
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Pierce McKennon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pierce McKennon worth at the age of 27 years old? Pierce McKennon’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Pierce McKennon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Pierce Winningham McKennon (November 30, 1919 – June 18, 1947) was an American flying ace of World War II with 12 aerial victories and 9.83 ground victories.
Pierce McKennon was born in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, on November 30, 1919.
He was assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter Group based at Debden near London.
McKennon quickly proved his worth as a fighter pilot, shooting down four enemy aircraft while flying the P-47 Thunderbolt.
After a promotion to captain, McKennon took command of the 335th Fighter Squadron.
He was a gifted musician and entered the University of Arkansas in 1938 but performed poorly and left a year later.
He later returned to the university but never graduated.
McKennon entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in early 1941 hoping to become a pilot but was refused because of insufficient aptitude.
He then enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force where he successfully underwent pilot training and became a sergeant pilot by the end of 1941.
He was sent to England and became a member of the famous Eagle Squadron, training with the Royal Air Force throughout 1942.
In November 1942, he was transferred back to the United States Army Air Force with the rank of second lieutenant.
His group then transitioned to the P-51 Mustang, in which on March 6, 1944, he downed a fifth enemy plane and earned his designation as an ace.
McKennon subsequently served as flight commander and destroyed several other enemy aircraft.
He was shot down by flak on August 28, 1944, near Niederbronn, France, and bailed out safely.
With the help of the French resistance, he evaded capture and safely returned to London on September 24, 1944.
This time a major, he was shot down again while attacking ground targets near Berlin on March 18, 1945.
His wingman, Lt. George Green, landed in a nearby field to pick him up.
The two pilots disposed of their parachutes to make room, and McKennon flew back to Debden sitting on Green's lap.
During the strafing/escort mission on April 16, 1945, his aircraft was once again hit by enemy AA fire and wounded.
When the war ended, McKennon was credited with 12 aerial victories and 9.83 ground victories.
This odd fraction is explained by the fact that McKennon shared one victory with another pilot (1/2 victory = .50) and another one with two other pilots (1/3 = .33).
McKennon stayed in Europe until April 1946, and returned to the United States to become a flight instructor.
He married Beulah Irene Sawyer on May 13, 1946, and the couple had one son.
McKennon and a student pilot were killed in a training accident on June 18, 1947, when their airplane, AT-6D-NT, 44-81417, of the 2532d AAF Base Unit, Randolph Field, Texas, crashed 2 miles W of Marion, Texas, near San Antonio.
The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society inducted McKennon into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame in 1985.
Army Presidential Unit Citation
