The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Alfred Woodrow Adair (NSN: 0-406985), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Tokyo Bay Area, Nansei Shoto and Kyushu. As pilot of a carrier-based fighter plane during the period 17 February 1945 to 5 May 1945, he participated in twenty flights against the enemy, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.