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The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces.The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is awarded to those who, after April 6, 1917, have distinguished themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Pages in category "Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,434 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps), [then Major] Francis Stanley Gabreski, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy ...
Ribbon bar for a 2nd award. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level [clarification needed] military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations ...
In addition to the Medal of Honor—the first awarded to a United States Army aviator in Vietnam, and the first in modern army aviation history [3] —Ferguson was awarded two Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal, and 39 Air Medals. [4]
Louis Edward "Lou" Curdes (November 2, 1919 – February 5, 1995) was an American flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II who held the unusual distinctions of scoring an official and intentional air-to-air kill against another American aircraft as well as shooting down at least one aircraft from each of the major Axis powers.
The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to individuals who serve in any capacity with the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Recipients must engage in heroism during aerial flight. [1] Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) was founded in 1994 nonprofit war veterans’ organization, located in San Diego, California. There are 32 chapters ...
The Distinguished Flying Cross may refer to: Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom), including Commonwealth countries; Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)