AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  B-52D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert E. Davis for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer of the 4133d Bombardment Wing (Provisional), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on 22 January 1969. On this date, Captain Davis successfully defended the wave lead aircraft from active hostile fire en route to a most urgent target in a heavily defended area. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Davis reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.