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 Airman First Class Franklin W. Bowdoin, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement against an enemy of the United States on the night of 17 November 1952, while serving as engineer on a B-26 attack bomber of the Third Bombardment Wing (Light), Fifth Air Force. While on a night interdiction mission over North Korea, Airman Bowdoin and his crew sighted a convoy of twelve vehicles on the main supply route south of Chinnampo. During the repeated attacks pressed upon these vehicles, Airman Bowdoin demonstrated an unusual degree of coordination with his pilot by monitoring the instruments and altimeter so effectively that the pilot was enabled to concentrate fully on directions given by the bombardier. As a result of the excellent coordination between the engineer and pilot, seven vehicles were destroyed by fire and explosions. Airman Bowdoin ‘s outstanding use of crew coordination and superior knowledge reflect great credit upon himself, his organization and the United States Air Force.