The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Glenn D. Scott, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52D Navigator near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 28 December 1972. On that date, despite intensive attack by surface-to-air missiles, Captain Scott heroically provided the navigation to permit the successful delivery of the aircraft’s ordnance on the assigned target. His exceptional self-discipline and heroic acts were instrumental in the safe egress of his aircraft. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Scott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Glenn D. Scott, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Squadron Navigator, B-52, over North Vietnam on 15 April 1972. On that date, Captain Scott flew against and neutralized a key North Vietnamese logistical complex vital to the North Vietnamese offensive waged in South Vietnam. While under intensive hostile attack, Captain Scott directed his aircraft to a successful bomb release. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Scott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.