The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Billy F. Robins, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flight Engineer at An Loc, Republic of Vietnam, on 28 April 1972. On that date, Sergeant Robins flew a night low-level tactical emergency airdrop of critically needed ammunition and supplies to a besieged concentration of allied forces located in a heavily defended hostile area. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and using previously untried tactics, Sergeant Robins flew a successful night airdrop in spite of intense hostile ground fire and marginal visibility. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Robins reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.orgThe 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 Technical Sergeant Billy F. Robins, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flight Engineer for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam, on 8 May 1972. On that date, Sergeant Robins flew an emergency resupply mission into the besieged field. In spite of heavy ground fire and mortar attacks, Sergeant Robins was able to deliver his cargo of critically needed medical supplies. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Robins reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.