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 Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 13 August 1967. On that date, Captain Lane was a member of the lead flight in a force of twenty Thunderchiefs assigned to make the first strike against a strategic rail yard in the Chinese border buffer zone. The outstanding manner in which the strike was carried out and the exceptional results obtained were greatly enhanced by his courage and exemplary airmanship. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 12 August 1967. On that date, Captain Lane flew an F-105 Thunderchief on a flak suppression mission against a hostile Railroad and Highway Bridge. Evading four SA-2 missiles and intense flak that damaged five strike aircraft, Captain Lane delivered his ordnance directly on an active flak site. The flight this day was credited with destroying four sites enabling the later strike pilots to deliver their ordnance more accurately. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 26 September 1967. On that date, Captain Lane was element leader in a flight of F-105 aircraft assigned to suppress flak sites. In spite of some of the heaviest antiaircraft fire ever witnessed, and taking a hit in the aft section of his aircraft, Captain Lane continued his attack putting his bombs on the target. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

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 addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 24 October 1967. On that date, Captain Lane was the leader of a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs assigned to attack the largest and most important airfield in North Vietnam. Despite numerous surface-to-air missiles and intense antiaircraft fire, he delivered his ordnance precisely on target, causing heavy damage to the airfield complex. During egress and while still under heavy antiaircraft fire, Captain Lane heroically slowed his aircraft to allow the other members of his flight to rejoin into a mutually protective formation. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 18 October 1967. On that date, Captain Lane was the commander of a force of sixteen F-105 Thunderchiefs assigned to attack a vital rail yard in North Vietnam. Despite marginal visibility, concentrated antiaircraft fire and threatening hostile aircraft, he led his force on a highly successful mission. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Peter Barry Lane (AFSN: 62662), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 9 September 1967. On that date, Captain Lane was a member of Warhawk Flight assigned to strike a vital airfield in the heart of North Vietnam. Continuing on through extremely poor weather and intense hostile fire that damaged four aircraft in the force, Captain Lane placed his ordnance directly on target severely cratering the runway and rendering it unserviceable. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lane reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.