page_title: Manuel J. Fernandez
hierarchical_section_title: Manuel J. Fernandez
caption_attribution_description: English: Capt. Manuel J. Fernandez Jr. of the 34th Fighter Intercepter Wing, became the 26th jet ace of the Korean War Feb. 18, 1953. U.S. Air Force Photo, #020925-O-9999G-007.JPG
context_page_description: Manuel John "Pete" Fernandez, Jr. was the third-leading American and United States Air Force ace in the Korean War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Korea on March 21, 1953.
context_section_description: Manuel John "Pete" Fernandez, Jr. (19 April 1925 – 18 October 1980) was the third-leading American and United States Air Force ace in the Korean War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Korea on March 21, 1953.
caption: Capt. Manuel J. Fernandez, Jr. of the 334th Fighter-Intercepter Squadron became the third highest ace in the Korean War with 14 1/2 kills.[1]
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