AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  EC-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Wayne A. Graf for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Aircraft Commander near Phu Cat Air Base., Republic of Vietnam on 2 November 1971. On that date, Captain Graf flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. The vital intelligence he collected significantly contributed to the furtherance of Allied goals in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Graf reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.