AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  AC-119K

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Neil A. Taylor for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-119K Aerial Gunner in Southeast Asia on 16 February 1972. On that date, Sergeant Taylor and his crew were directed to attack a heavily defended supply route. Despite intense anti-aircraft fire and unexpected aircraft maneuvers, Sergeant Taylor exhibited superior airmanship and courage in providing continuous firepower, resulting in the damage and destruction of several hostile supply vehicles. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Taylor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.