Worlds First Jet Ace and top Ace of 4th FIW James Jabara

Worlds First Jet Ace Captain James Jabara USAF

May 20, 1951. Despite the added drag from a drop tank that would not release, Capt. James Jabara of the 334th FS, 4th FIW, shoots down his second MiG of the day to become the world's first all jet ace. Jabarra shot down 15 MiGs by war’s end.

Captain Jabara draws a crowd after returning from his historic flight on May 20, 1951 and is given a lift by two squadron mates the following day for press photographers.

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