In Memoriam Air Force Major John A Quinn

Air Force Major John A. Quinn was F-4 Phantom Pilot with the 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron based at Cam Ranh Bay.  The Major had been in the Air Force seven years, receiving a commission from graduating at Boston University in June of 1962. He had majored in aeronautical engineering.

While at Boston University, he was a member of the Riffle Team, and, as a senior, squadron commander in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

He took flight training at Craig Air Force Base, Alabama, then served as a flying instructor 4 1/2 years at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. He was promoted to Captain in late 1966.

He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Air Medal.

Air Force Major John A. Quinn was killed in action in Vietnam on October 2nd, 1969 at the age of 29.