AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William B. Borland for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Navigator for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Hue Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam on 3 April 1972. On that date, Captain Borland exhibited outstanding airmanship in the successful rescue of a United States Army helicopter. In spite of marginal weather and all navigation aids inoperative, Captain Borland was able to visually sight the damaged aircraft and lead it through the overcast to a safe landing. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Borland reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William B. Borland for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Navigator for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron at An Loc, Republic of Vietnam on 30 April 1972. On that date, Captain Borland flew a night low-level tactical emergency airdrop of critically needed ammunition and supplies to a besieged concentration of allied forces located in a heavily defended hostile area. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and intense automatic weapons activity, using high risk tactics developed for this specific operation, Captain Borland, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, successfully delivered his cargo. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Borland reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.