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Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. (August 1, 1920 – January 7, 1945) was an American United States Army major who was killed in action while serving as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
McGuire was the commander of the 431st Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The pilots of the 431st felt that McGuire could do things in a P-38 that were virtually impossible.
- Sebring, Florida
- Major
- United States
- August 1, 1920
26. Dez. 2022 · During World War II, Army Air Corps Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. was a legend. The young pilot became one of the top-scoring airmen in U.S. air combat history in a very short time frame. His...
6. Sept. 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Thomas McGuire, the second highest-scoring US ace of WWII with 38 kills. Discover how he became an ace in two days, flew the iconic P-38, and met his tragic end in 1945.
Thomas McGuire was a US Army Air Forces pilot who shot down 38 Japanese planes in World War II, second only to Richard Bong. He died in a crash in 1945 while trying to save a fellow flyer from enemy attack.
- August 1, 1920
Maj. Thomas B. McGuire scored 38 aerial victories in a P-38, making him America's second highest scoring ace. Among his many decorations was the Medal of Honor awarded for his actions on Dec. 25-26, 1944, when he shot down seven enemy aircraft.
The first book ever about the life of Major Thomas B.McGuire, Jr., one of this country’s most decorated soldiers of all time. McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, is named for America’s number two all-time ace.
