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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Martin Ronald Scott (AFSN: FR-50864), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 25 February 1966. On that date, Captain Scott volunteered to perform an extremely hazardous “Special” mission deep within the most heavily defended portion of North Vietnam. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Scott flew his aircraft at levels of twenty-five to fifty feet with unerring accuracy through extremely heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire over forbidding and hostile terrain to two different targets. Withdrawal again subjected him to intense and accurate fire and hostile interceptors, and a dwindling fuel supply added to his perils. Despite the extreme hazards involved, the mission was executed exactly as planned. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Scott has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    January 11, 1966

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Martin Ronald Scott (AFSN: FR-50864), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the Aircraft Commander leading a flight of two F-4C’s in Southeast Asia on 11 January 1966. On that date, Captain Scott successfully completed an extremely hazardous mission over hostile terrain to find a spot only a few meters square deep in hostile territory. To avoid detection, his aircraft had to be meticulously navigated for over 200 nautical miles at an altitude not higher than 50 feet over rugged mountainous terrain, some of which had no relief data available for navigation while constantly under the threat of hostile fire. The superb professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Scott are directly responsible for the saving of two lives and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.