AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  KC-135

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross, Technical Sergeant Allen L. Powell distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a KC-135 Inflight Refueling Technician at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, on 21 July 1972. On that date, Sergeant Powell completed the emergency refueling of a B-52 bomber which had a critical center of gravity due to trapped fuel in the aft section of the aircraft. Sergeant Powell's quick and accurate instructions led directly to the safe recovery of the crippled aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Powell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.