Ashley Chadbourne McKinley | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1896 Marshall, Texas |
| Died | February 11, 1970 (aged 73) Florida |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | National Guard United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1926 1941–1956 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Ashley Chadbourne McKinley (June 23, 1896 – February 11, 1970) was an accomplished American aerial photographer and colonel in the U.S. Army Air Corps who helped pioneer aviation at subzero temperatures. He accompanied Richard E. Byrd as an aerial photographer on his expedition to the South Pole.[1]