Joaquín García Morato
Joaquín García-Morato y Castaño, 1st Count of Jarama (4 May 1904 – 4 April 1939) was the most successful Nationalist fighter pilot of the Spanish Civil War. He is credited with 40 aerial victories, four gained while flying Heinkel He 51s and 36 with an Italian Fiat CR.32.
Joaquín García-Morato | |
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| Birth name | Joaquín García-Morato y Castaño |
| Born | 4 May 1904 Melilla, Spain |
| Died | 4 April 1939 (aged 34) Griñón, Spain |
| Buried | Málaga, Spain |
| Service/ | Air Force |
| Years of service | 1920–1939 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | Blue Patrol |
| Battles/wars | Rif War Spanish Civil War |
| Awards | Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand |
An accomplished prewar pilot, Joaquín García-Morato served in Morocco (fighting Abd el-Krim insurgents during the Rif War), excelled in aerobatics, and instructed instrument flying.
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