Joseph Kittinger
American military pilot (1928-2022) · United States · On the map · Died at 94
Joseph William Kittinger II was an American military pilot who was an officer in the United States Air Force. He served from 1950 to 1978 and earned Command Pilot status before retiring with the rank of colonel. He held the world record for the highest skydive - 102,800 feet (31.3 km) - from 1960 until 2012.
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2022Died9 December 20222008Michael Collins TrophyAward1997National Aviation Hall of FameAward1989International Space Hall of FameAward1985Paul Harris FellowAward1959Harmon TrophyAward1928Born27 July 1928
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Stargazer gondola on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II with markings & serial number of the F-4D that then-Lt Col Kittinger achieved his MiG-21 kill in while commanding the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The actual F-4D, AF Ser. No. 66-7463, is now on permanent display at the USAF Academy.Awards
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Country
United States
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2022 · aged 94
Where to find them
The same award as Joseph
Gusti Kanjeng Ratu HemasBoth received Paul Harris Fellow
Chuck YeagerBoth received Air and Space Longevity Service Award
Sunita WilliamsBoth received Michael Collins Trophy
Sam JohnsonBoth received Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Adrian CronauerBoth received Air and Space Longevity Service Award
Dimitris AvramopoulosBoth received Paul Harris Fellow