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The first award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was made by President Calvin Coolidge on May 2, 1927, to ten aviators of the U.S. Army Air Corps who had participated in the Army Pan American Flight which took place from December 21, 1926, to May 2, 1927. Two of the airmen died in a mid-air collision trying to land at Buenos Aires on February ...
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 Distinguished Flying Cross is America's highest award for aerial achievement. [2] The award was authorized by United States Congress on July 2, 1926. [1] 68 years after the inception of the DFC (1994) the Distinguished Flying Cross Society was started. [2]
Distinguished Flying Cross VB-6 pilots in January 1942: Best is seated 3rd from the left. Richard Halsey Best (March 24, 1910 – October 28, 2001) was a dive bomber pilot and squadron commander in the United States Navy during World War II.
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 ...
Award Unit Date of action Location Notes Richard Adams: Chief Warrant Officer Three: Distinguished Flying Cross: 36th Combat Aviation Brigade: February 11, 2007 [3] Ramadi: Placed himself in the direct line of enemy fire in order to protect a disabled waterborne patrol in the Euphrates River. [3] Christopher Adlesperger: Lance Corporal: Navy Cross
Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) (1,434 P) Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) (774 P) Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (United States) (11 C, 17 P)
Awards and decorations [ edit ] In addition to the Medal of Honor, Pucket also received the Distinguished Flying Cross , three Air Medals , and the Purple Heart .