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Highest--Navy air medal or distinguished flying cross?
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
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".
How many people have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross?
There is no complete listing of recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, which was the earliest medal established for valor in aerial combat. This is the criteria for receiving the medal: Criteria: The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.
Who was the youngest navy pilot to fly in combat over pacific and was awarded the distinguished flying cross?
LTJG (Lieutenant, Junior Grade) George Bush
What does DFC stand for?
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy" ANS 2 - The US Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal for feats of valour in military or civilian aviation in America. Notable civilian awardees are Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, Roscoe Turner and many others.
Who is the first woman to receive the British Distinguished Flying Cross?
Flight Lieutenant Michelle Jayne Goodman, RAF.
Did Captain Gary b hosford receive the distinguished flying cross?
Yes, twice
How mant times did john glenn receive the distinguished flying cross award?
6
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.
First women to recevie the distinguished flying cross?
Amelia Earhart
When was Distinguished Flying Cross - UK - created?
Distinguished Flying Cross - United Kingdom - was created on 1918-06-03.
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 awards did john glenn receive distinguished flying cross?
John Glenn was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his military service as a pilot during World War II and the Korean War.
Highest--Navy air medal or distinguished flying cross?
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
When did Amelia Earhart receive her distinguished flying cross?
The Air Force was then part of the Army, as the still-used theme song makes clear. Amelia was in neither service. She did receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for her services to aviation. As far as is known this was the first feminine award, and the first and only one to a Civilian airman- as it was later restricted to the military. Today there is both a Distinguished Flying Cross AND an Air Force Cross- two different medals. There is also the Distinguished Service Cross which sometimes has been awarded to, say Defense contractors who are, again, not in the AF Blue or Army Olive Green!.
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
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
