(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Robert Charlwood Richardson, III, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Project Officer and Flight Leader on the only attempt to ferry P-38s to North Africa via the South Atlantic. In April 1943, 52 of 53 aircraft were successfully delivered. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Richardson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.


