Jim graduated “Top Gun” from F-100 Training at Luke AFB, AZ, and was “Top Gun” of 79th TFS 6 consecutive 6 month periods, 1965 thru 1968. He was also “Top Gun” of 20th TFW 3 consecutive periods, 1965 thru 1968.
James A. McKean (Capt USAF) “Headed West” on July 17, 2012.
James “Jim” Allen McKean was born in Cedar Rapid, IA on July 25, 1941, to Allen B. and Evelyn [Rundquist] McKean.
McKean passed away July 17, 2012, at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his son, Sean McKean; grandson, Chase Mckean; brother, John McKean; and the love of his life, Dale Collier.
Jim was a veteran in the United States Airforce and an F-100 fighter pilot in Vietnam serving two 2 tours of duty. After serving with the USAF, he was a pilot for 32 years with Continental Airlines.
His hobby was Hydroplane racing. He and his son hold the most world speed records of any father-son team.
Jim is buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Sources:Pace Funeral Home Obituary, Livingston, TX; findagrave.com
