Distinguished Flying Cross

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n. Abbr. DFC

1. A U.S. military decoration awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement in aerial combat.

2. A British military decoration awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force for extraordinary achievement.

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Distinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight

laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

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For this mission and his role in leading a retaliatory attack against a tank farm near Vinh, North Vietnam, on 5 August, Stockdale received the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).

Remembering VAdm. James Bond Stockdale, 1923-2005 by Sherwood, John / Naval Aviation News

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for one of the combat missions he flew during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Retired Air Force Officer glides into new aviation role by Holmes, Kim / Los Angeles Business Journal

He has been awarded numerous honors throughout his military career, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, among others.

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