Winfield S. Harpe

Winfield S. Harpe
Born(1937-01-12)January 12, 1937
Thomaston, Georgia, United States
DiedDecember 5, 1988(1988-12-05) (aged 51)
Guadalajara, Spain
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1959–1988
RankMajor General
CommandsSixteenth Air Force
14th Flying Training Wing
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (6)
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (21)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal (2)

Winfield Scott Harpe (January 12, 1937 – December 5, 1988) was a United States Air Force officer who served during the Vietnam War and Cold War.

General Harpe died during an attempted forced landing after a technical failure while on a routine training mission outside of Madrid, in Spain.