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Distinguished Flying Cross

Una condecoración militar de los Estados Unidos que se otorga por heroísmo o logros extraordinarios en vuelos aéreos.

United States Establecida 1926 All servicesPrecedencia: After the Silver Star, before the Bronze Star

Medallas y condecoraciones

Otorgada por
Heroísmo o logros extraordinarios mientras se participa en un vuelo aéreo.
Elegibilidad
Miembros de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos y aviadores civiles que cumplan con los requisitos.
Rama
All services
Precedencia
After the Silver Star, before the Bronze Star
Distinguished Flying Cross, Valor decoration, United States medal

Historia

La Distinguished Flying Cross fue creada en 1926 para honrar a los aviadores que mostraron heroísmo o logros extraordinarios mientras volaban. Fue la primera medalla creada específicamente por vuelos. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, muchos pilotos, navegantes y miembros de la tripulación la recibieron por su valentía en el combate aéreo y en misiones peligrosas. La medalla puede otorgarse a miembros de cualquier rama de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos, y también a pilotos civiles que vuelan con las fuerzas armadas. Se ha otorgado en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Corea, Vietnam, la Guerra del Golfo y Afganistán. Entre los destinatarios famosos se encuentran Charles Lindbergh y muchos astronautas que la recibieron por sus logros de vuelo.

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Distinguished Service Order and Two Bars Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches

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Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to Larry Thorne, including Mannerheim Cross (Finland), Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, shown against a light Laos flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.
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Mannerheim Cross (Finland) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross+2

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Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to Robert Worley, including Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, shown against a light United States flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.
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Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to Michael Vicelleo, shown against a light Vietnam flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.
Vietnam
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Michael Vicelleo

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AmericanSeptember 30, 1968
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Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to James Hardy, including Distinguished Flying Cross, shown against a light United Kingdom flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.
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Distinguished Flying Cross

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