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  Distinguished Flying Cross (U.S.) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Distinguished Flying Cross, was authorized by an Act of Congress of July 2, 1926, an act amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938.
It is a bronze cross pattee, with rays between the arms of the cross.
Subsequent awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross are indicated by oak leaf clusters, for Army and Air Force personnel, and by award stars for members of the Naval services.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(USA)   (358 words)

  
 Distinguished Flying Cross (British) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel 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 against the enemy".
Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DFC".
The cross is a cross flory and is 2 1/8 inches wide.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(UK)   (305 words)

  
 From the National Archives
Specialist McDonald distinguished himself on 14 April 1967 while serving as a door gunner on the command and control aircraft directing a combat assault in support of the 5th ARVN Division.
Initial awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross were made to persons who made record breaking long distance and endurance flights and who set altitude records.
The current statutory requirements for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Army personnel is contained in Title 10, U.S.C., Section 3749; Section 6245 for Navy personnel; and Section 8749 for Air Force personnel.
www.vietnamexp.com /McDonald/dfc.htm   (736 words)

  
 FACEY, F/O Harold Richmond (J16440) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No
Flying Officer Facey as captain of aircraft has taken part in a large number of operational sorties during which he has made two attacks on enemy submarines, one of which was completed in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire.
Flying Officer Fallis is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his high standard of skill, courage and devotion to duty.
It is considered that Flying Officer Farmer's ability and fine example, combined with an aggressive fighting spirit, fully merit the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
www.airforce.ca /wwii/ALPHA-FA.html   (5867 words)

  
 Victoria Cross Research - S
Crossing over to them, and with a Lewis gun, he managed to force his way through the obstacles, getting the gun into position on the opposite side, thus enabling his company to pass through the barbed wire and capture the position.
He was immediately surrounded by the enemy but not withstanding the fact that he received a sword cut on their head, a bayonet wound on the left side and bruising from the butt-end of a musket, he fought his way out and continued to perform his duties for the rest of the day.
Captain Stewart was elected for the Victoria Cross by the officers of the 93rd Regiment, under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant.
www.victoriacross.co.uk /descrip_s.html   (18379 words)

  
 The Flying Keys biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Fred was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (USA), and Al earned a Distinguished Flying Cross (USA), a Distinguished Service Cross (USA), an Air Medal, a Distinguished Service Cross (UK) and seven Bronze Star Medal's for participating in combat.
They both had distinguished careers--Al remained in the Air Force until his retirement in 1960 at the rank of full Colonel and Fred ran the Key Brothers Flying Service at Key Field until his death in 1971.
The cutoff valve developed for the Keys by A.D. Hunter was an important innovation for national defense, being the precursor of those used by modern tanker airplanes, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, that keep bomber and fighter aircraft in the air.
the-flying-keys.biography.ms   (315 words)

  
 WWI Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Bourdu, Master Gunner, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Ruddin, Vosges, France, June 15, 1918, while a battalion of the 11th Infantry was halted on the road near Le Ruddin, Vosges, it came under heavy shell fire from a German battery.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benigme V. Corbabon, Major, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the assault upon the German position at the Salient-du-Feys, France, on March 9, 1918, during which three hostile lines of trenches were overrun.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maroel Lorans, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Battle of the Ourcq, July 26 to August 2, 1918.
www.homeofheroes.com /verify/1_Citations/dsc_05wwi_Foreign.html   (12681 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Crossing the Chasm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He cites examples of successful chasm crossings by such companies as Apple, Tandem, Oracle, and Sun, showing what they all had in common and exposing the different weaknesses in their strategies.
Crossing the Chasm grows from Moore's extensive consulting experience at Regis McKenna and at his own firm, working with hundreds of technology ventures struggling with these problems.
The high tech company must attempt to distinguish themselves from their competitors and once the mainstream merges with the market niche, wealth and growth occur.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060517123?v=glance   (3010 words)

  
 Army Times - News - More News
At a ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on Friday, the Army is presenting to Lawrence the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest military award for valor, for rescuing the crew of a downed helicopter while under heavy fire near the village of Tay Ninh on Oct. 5, 1971.
Lawrence had almost finished his one-year tour in Vietnam when, as the pilot of a UH-1M Huey helicopter gunship, he chose to attempt a rescue of another American helicopter that had gone down in flames in an area near the Cambodian border known to be an enemy stronghold.
He began researching the matter and soon discovered that the completed paperwork for the Distinguished Service Cross, dated May 1, 1972, was in Lawrence’s files at the National Archives.
www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-744809.php   (634 words)

  
 TUCHAK, F/O Myros (J28731) - Commended for Valuable Services - Station Dorval - Award effective 7 September 1945 as per ...
Flying Officer Tulloch has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, the success of which has been largely due to the courageous and devoted way in which he has carried out his duties as Navigator/Bomb Aimer.
At all times Flying Officer Tulloch has displayed a cheerfulness and courage, often in the face of the stiffest opposition, which has been an inspiration and outstanding example to the other members of his squadron.
Flying Officer Tully's courage and skill were a great inspiration to his crew.
www.airforce.ca /wwii/ALPHA-TU.html   (6260 words)

  
 Chapter 21: THE MOSQUITOES OF KOREA
For his Korea War service Gus was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (USA) and the Air Medal (USA).
Three months flying as an Aerial Observer with the Americans, spotting for the jets on their close air support strikes.
Week 1 was something of an anti-climax with medical examinations, issue of flying gear, Ground School and in general learning the routine.
www.kmike.com /oz/kr/chapter21.htm   (1423 words)

  
 The Distinguished Flying Cross Society
This man distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as pilot/gunner of a cobra gunship providing close fire support for allied forces at any outpost which was being overrun by enemy ground troops.
Warrant Officer Equels distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions as co-pilot of a gunship curing a visual reconnaissance of the Camp Carroll area under hazardous weather conditions.
Warrant Officer Equels actions were very professional and his skillful flying abilities are in keeping with the highest traditions of military standards and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the Untied States Army.
www.dfcsociety.org /citation_detail.asp?ID=3508   (395 words)

  
 Marine Corps Times - News - More News
Marine Capt. Armando Espinoza, 36, a CH-46E Sea Knight pilot, received the Distinguished Flying Cross during a Friday morning ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s air station.
Greg Goodman pinned the award — a bronze cross hanging from a red-white-and-blue-striped ribbon — onto the pocket flap of Espinoza’s camouflage blouse as the pilot’s family and crowd of over 100 well-wishers looked on.
A half-dozen members of the San Diego Lindbergh chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society joined the crowd in lauding Espinoza.
www.marinecorpstimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-685924.php   (425 words)

  
 Edward O'Hare   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He was on board the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2)''Lexington'', which had been assigned the dangerous task of penetrating enemy-held waters north of New Ireland.
While still 400 miles from the harbour at Rabaul, ''Lexington'' was discovered by a Japanese flying boat and a group of Japanese torpedo planes attacked the task force.
O'Hare was also awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross (USA)Distinguished Flying Cross, and Gold Star/ in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross in subsequent air actions.
www.infothis.com /find/Edward_O'Hare   (478 words)

  
 Marine Corps Times - News - More News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A Marine helicopter pilot will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross Friday at Camp Pendleton, Calif., for combat heroics in Iraq during the spring 2003 invasion, base officials said.
The Distinguished Flying Cross is the eighth highest Navy Department award.
It may be awarded to an individual who distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
www.marinetimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-680753.php   (140 words)

  
 Hall of Distinguished Alumni   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
At Rutgers, Robert Kelley was a leader, distinguished in both academics and athletics: Co-captain of the varsity football and lacrosse teams, AF-ROTC Wing Commander, and Distinguished Military Graduate.
In 1998, he served as chairman of the board of Kids Voting USA and from 1999 to 2001 was president of the Freedoms Foundation.
His many decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, eight Air Medals, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.
www.alumni.rutgers.edu /hda/hda.php?show=54   (177 words)

  
 NYC-USA My American Blog
The criticism of his flying to Nebraska on Tuesday rather than to Washington is specious.
Wahhabism is the religion of Saudi Arabia and it is distinguished by its complete rejection of foreign influences, its opposition to modern interpretations of the Koran, and its contempt for non-Wahhabi Muslims.
Our novel new "Chamberlains", namely Straw, de Villepen and Fischka, returned home flying their piece of paper to demonstrate that the diplomacy undertaken by the "masters of diplomacy" had worked and without the need for any saber-rattling or show of force.
nyc-usa.splinder.com   (9974 words)

  
 B-24: Flying Boxcar (B-24 Campaign)
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart, POW Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to CPT Bozeman, despite being wounded, kept his cool demeanor under extreme duress, returning his crippled B-24 to base.
Despite flying on three engines, and not much heat, I kept the Express in formation because we didn't have anything left to shoot with.
prestonm.com /military/B17QotS/B24a.html   (3823 words)

  
 Victoria Cross Research Page - C
At one period, when all the garrison of a detached post had become casualties, he crossed to them through very heavy fire and having dressed all the cases, manned the posts single-handed until relief could be sent.
On 17th/18th July, 1944 Flying Officer Cruikshank, on an anti-submarine patrol in northern waters was attacking a U-boat in a hail of a flak shells when one burst inside the aircraft, causing a great deal of damage.
Henry CURTIS was awarded the Victoria Cross along with Lieutenant Henry James RABY later to be a Rear-Admiral, and Captain of the Forecastle John TAYLOR all of the Royal Navy (Naval Brigade}.
www.victoriacross.co.uk /descrip_c.html   (17775 words)

  
 Air Force Times - Guard and Reserve - News
James E. Sherrard III, commander of the Air Force Reserve, pins a Distinguished Flying Cross on the chest of Maj. Randy Nicholson, an MC-130E Combat Talon I pilot, on Oct. 4, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Lt.
In all, 21 Distinguished Flying Crosses were presented to 15 men and women.
Weeks and Nicholson were among four crew members who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for that mission.
www.airforcetimes.com /story.php?f=1-213101-2276641.php   (632 words)

  
 War hero from Virginia awarded Flying Cross - Metropolitan - The Washington Times, America's ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The bronze cross with a superimposed four-bladed propeller was bestowed upon the 43-year-old Stafford County resident during a brief ceremony Tuesday at Quantico Marine Corps Base's Warfighting Laboratory.
One who receives it must "distinguish himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight," according to the Distinguished Flying Cross Society.
But before they could take off in their "Flying Nightmares," the two got word that the unit out of New York had come under heavy attack from the Taliban in the central mountain region of Afghanistan.
washingtontimes.com /metro/20050904-102906-8302r.htm   (428 words)

  
 The Cochard Family :: This site is dedicated to the Cochard family and all of our relatives.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Distinguished Service Award that I am presenting today goes to a person who was born into a Guernsey family in Greenfield, Indiana, and has remained faithful to the fawn and white cow all his life.
The citation accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross stated, in part, that he was “leading a flight of F-4’s into the face of hostile fire in defense of beleaguered American ground troops.
As I used to fly a lot myself during my professional career, I often wondered what was going o­n with the guys in the cockpit who I depended o­n to get me safely from o­ne city to another.
www.cochardfamily.com   (2155 words)

  
 FLYING TIGERS
After a total of 59 missions, I was sent back to the USA and landed in Miami Fl.
I was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, for which I had recieved all the paperwork, but they were out of medals.
Today I am a member of the Flying Tigers 14th Air Force Assn., and we still meet in a different city in the U.S. annualy.
www.angelfire.com /fl3/flyingtiger/flyingtiger.html   (535 words)

  
 Flying Schools Thailand
aviation aeronotic engeneering school, atp flight academy, flying schools thailand, delta connection flight school, and dave guest pilot atp flight school are related phrases.
December 23, with the R.A.F. flying beside the Tigers.
I spent my first 11 years of adult life flying F-14s for the US Navy and the last 2.5 years...
www.skyhawkflighttraining.com /flyingschoolsthailand   (1429 words)

  
 7 in Fort Campbell unit awarded Flying Cross
Lewis, 39, of Eugene, Ore., an MH-47E helicopter pilot, and six other soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), were presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross yesterday during a ceremony at Fort Campbell.
The Distinguished Flying Cross, established in 1926, is awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement in flight.
In addition to Lewis, other soldiers receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the date of the incident for which they were honored, were:
www.courier-journal.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050429/NEWS0104/504290451/1008/NEWS01   (405 words)

  
 USA: biography of George Herbert Walker Bush (1924-)
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
After graduating from Phillips Academy, Andover, MA in 1942 he served as the youngest U.S. naval carrier pilot in the Pacific till 1945, winning the 'Distinguished Flying Cross', and three Air Medals.
The Democrat Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the U.S.A.
odur.let.rug.nl /~usa/P/gb41/about/bush.htm   (647 words)

  
 U.S.A.A.F. Resource Group/Heroes Of The Air - Richard Ira "Dick" Bong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Distinguished Unit Citation with 1 OLC (49th Ftr.
Basic Flight at Gardner Field near Taft, California flying the Vultee BT-13 Valiant or known to pilots as the "Vibrator".
Bong took Advanced Training at Luke Field near Phoenix, Arizona flying the North American AT-6 Texan where his gunnery instructor was the future distinguished politician and future Presidential Candidate, Barry Goldwater.
www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org /URG/bong.html   (584 words)

  
 Shen-Val Chapter MOAA
COL Richard G. Rounseville, USA (Ret.) (left in picture), Winchester, Va., receives the Distinguished Flying Cross at a special ceremony at the end of the annual meeting of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America on 18 November 2004.
A copy of the recommendation was retained by a former commanding officer who brought the recommendation to the attention of the Army Staff in the Pentagon, who approved the award.
The distinguished Flying Cross was presented 34 years after then-Major Rounseville performed his courageous act.
www.shen-val-moaa.org   (204 words)

  
 Chapter 12: OPERATION FAUNA DECEMBER 1952
The foot-long stalks of grass breaking with every stride with the crossing a part-frozen creek adding to our difficulties.
One of them, Keith Payne, was later to forge a place in Australian military history, being awarded the Victoria Cross whilst on service in South Vietnam.
It is the story of a company, very well led by a great fighting soldier "Joe" Mann Distinguished Service Order (DSO)., a story of total co-operation between 1 Battalion and 3 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.
www.kmike.com /oz/kr/chapter12.htm   (2704 words)

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