AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-7A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major James R. Luntzel for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-7A Instructor Pilot at Dak Seang, Republic of Vietnam on 3 April 1970. On that date, while engaged in an air drop mission at Dak Seang Special Forces Camp, Major Luntzel’s plane was hit. Major Luntzel completed his drops and flew the damaged aircraft back for a successful landing. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Luntzel reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.