The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Robin Hollie McGlohn (NSN: 543062/1310), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot serving as pilot of a jet aircraft while serving as Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (VF-142), embarked in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64), during a successful strike against Chap Khe and Bien Ngu Highway Bridges, North Vietnam, on 21 August 1967. As Strike Leader, Commander McGlohn carefully planned and briefed the target as a weather alternate, taking full advantage of the most lightly defended approach and retirement routes, established target tactics and thoroughly briefed all aircrewmen on search and rescue procedures. As the strike approached the target area, Commander McGlohn accelerated his division of F-4B flak suppressors ahead of the main strike force and despite intense anti-aircraft fire and several surface-to-air missiles, rolled in and delivered an extremely accurate and devastating attack on a highly active multiple-gun emplacement. Pulling off the target, his aircraft received a direct hit by 85-mm. anti-aircraft fire causing severe control problems. Through skillful airmanship, Commander McGlohn was able to continue toward the coast-out point and simultaneously established contact with search and rescue forces. Losing his hydraulic systems, he was no longer able to control his burning aircraft and ejected with his Naval Flight Officer. On the ground deep in enemy territory, he calmly and professionally accomplished his rescue and that of his Naval Flight Officer by the proper use of his radio and signaling devices. Commander McGlohn’s outstanding airmanship, heroism and professional performance of duty while under intense enemy fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.