Joseph B. Duckworth | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Joe" |
| Born | September 8, 1902 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1964 (aged 61) Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Michigan, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1927–1955 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Joseph B. Duckworth (September 8, 1902 – July 26, 1964) was a colonel in the United States Air Force, and was regarded as the "father" of modern instrument flight. He is also noted in record books as being the first person to fly through the eye of a hurricane.