james "jabby" jabara (10 october 1923, muskogee, oklahoma – 17 november 1966) was the first american pilot to shoot down 5 mig-15 airplanes in korea. he was then transferred to washington dc for duty before returning to k-14 kimpo, korea. he was the executive officer in the 334th fighter interceptor squadron. while stationed there he was responsible for 10 more mig kills thus making him a triple ace.