Joseph Kittinger

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American military pilot (1928-2022)

United States ActorsLived 1928 to 2022 · aged 94

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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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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.

Filmography 1

Space Dive2012

Awards 24

2008Michael Collins Trophy

1997National Aviation Hall of Fame

1989International Space Hall of Fame

1985Paul Harris Fellow

1959Harmon Trophy

Silver Star

Legion of Merit

Distinguished Flying Cross

Bronze Star Medal

Purple Heart

Meritorious Service Medal

Air Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal

Presidential Unit Citation

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Prisoner of War Medal

Army of Occupation Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Air and Space Longevity Service Award

Marksmanship Ribbon

Gallantry Cross

Vietnam Campaign Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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Gusti Kanjeng Ratu HemasAlso won Paul Harris Fellow

Robert MuellerAlso won Gallantry Cross

Jessica LynchAlso won Prisoner of War Medal

William AndersAlso won Air Force Commendation Medal

Christopher T. DonahueAlso won Presidential Unit Citation

Jim MattisAlso won Meritorious Service Medal

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