John A. Macready

John Arthur Macready
John A. Macready
Born(1887-10-14)October 14, 1887
San Diego, California, US
DiedSeptember 15, 1979(1979-09-15) (aged 91)
Mariposa, California, US
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army Air Forces
Years of service1917–1926, 1942–1948
Rank Colonel
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
Mackay Trophy

John Arthur Macready (October 14, 1887 – September 15, 1979) was an American test pilot and aviator. He is the only three-time recipient of the Mackay Trophy, and they were awarded in three consecutive years:[1] once for altitude flight, once for transcontinental flight, and once for an endurance flight of 36 hours, 4 minutes and 32 seconds.

  1. ^ "John A. Macready". San Diego History Center. Retrieved May 26, 2011.