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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain David A. Hammond for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Co-pilot, 307 th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield Thailand, on 16 November 1972. On that date, Captain Hammond flew in a cell of B-52's targeted against a high-priority target in North Vietnam. Despite direct attack from numerous heavy anti-aircraft artillery positions and several aircraft equipment malfunctions, he was able to perform his duties and place the ordnance on target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Hammond reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.