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 Robert John Swanson (AFSN: FV-930392), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against an enemy of the United Nations on the night of 25 November 1952, while serving as pilot of a B-26 attack bomber of the Third Bombardment Wing (Light), FIFTH Air Force. While reconnoitering his target area in search of enemy vehicular traffic, a series of small convoys were sighted north of Pyongyang, North Korea. Lieutenant Swanson fearlessly pressed immediate attacks on these prime targets, despite the presence of known enemy anti-aircraft positions. Displaying exceptional airmanship and maintaining excellent crew coordination, Lieutenant Swanson was able to destroy eight enemy vehicles by fire and explosions. Lieutenant Swanson’s superior professional knowledge and personal courage reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.