0
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by President Calvin Coolidge in 1926 (retroactive to 1918) aviation's pioneers. He gave the first DFC to Charles Lindbergh on 11 June 1927. For the DFC to be awarded for heroism, the act "must involve voluntary action in the face of danger and be well above the actions performed by others engaged in similar flight operations.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How mant times did john glenn receive the distinguished flying cross award?
6
When did Amelia Earhart receive the distinguished flying cross award?
Amelia Earhart received the Distinguished Flying Cross award on July 29, 1932, for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
How many times did John Glenn recieve the Distinguished Flying Cross award?
A fighter pilot in Worl War II and the Korean War, he received the Flying Cross 6 times.
Why would you get the Distinguished Flying Cross award?
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is awarded for aerial heroism. The act "must involve voluntary action in the face of danger and be well above the actions performed by others engaged in similar flight operations".
When was Distinguished Flying Cross - UK - created?
Distinguished Flying Cross - United Kingdom - was created on 1918-06-03.
Did whit rivet win the distinquished flying cross?
There have been many men to win the Distinguished Flying Cross awars. There does not seem to be anyone with the name Whit Rivet that has won award at any time.
How many times John glenn receive the distinguished flying cross award?
Glenn's AwardsA fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, he received the Flying Cross 6 times.5
Highest--Navy air medal or distinguished flying cross?
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
Who in the united kingdom has won the distinguished flying cross?
Who from the royal air force has won the distinguished flying cross. The name of interesr is George Edward Ford
When was the distinguished flying cross first awarded?
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) was first awarded on 11 June 1927 by US President Calvin Coolidge to Charles Lindbergh.
What year did Amelia Earhart get the Distinguished Flying Cross?
A year
Who authorized awarding Amelia Earhart the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross?
In 1932 after her solo trans-Atlantic flight, Congress awarded Amelia the Distinguished Flying Cross. - This is NOT the "Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross" as you seem to think. It was awarded to many famous civilian aviators of many nationalities by Congress.
