John A. Macready
John Arthur Macready | |
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John A. Macready | |
| Born | October 14, 1887 San Diego, California, US |
| Died | September 15, 1979 (aged 91) Mariposa, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1917–1926, 1942–1948 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished 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: once for altitude flight, once for transcontinental flight, and once for an endurance flight of 36 hours, 4 minutes and 32 seconds.