AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130B

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Alan W. Price for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130B Pilot at Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, on 27 September 1971. On that date, Captain Price flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and under constant threat of hostile fire to deliver vitally needed supplies to this forward operating base. Despite severely deteriorated weather conditions and limited navigational aids, Captain Price skillfully and successfully accomplished this combat essential mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Price reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.