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 First Lieutenant James T. Beck (AFSN: AO-2093444), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a B-26 attack bomber, 3d Bombardment Wing (L), FIFTH Air Force, on the night of 22 September 1952. Lieutenant Beck displayed outstanding airmanship and flying ability while on armed reconnaissance over the enemy’s main supply route between Kang-dong and Singye, North Korea. Several enemy convoys were sighted and immediately brought under attack. Despite the rugged terrain features a series of low level glide bombing and strafing attacks were pressed against these lucrative targets. These highly successful attacks resulted in the destruction of eleven enemy vehicles by fire and explosion, thereby depriving the enemy of vital supplies and equipment. By his unusual ability, courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Beck has brought great credit upon himself, his organization and the United States Air Force.