AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  RF-101

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot, RF-101, over North Vietnam on 28 July 1965 and 29 July 1965. On those dates, Captain Taylor flew the wing position in a flight of two unarmed and unescorted RF-101's into a very heavily defended hostile area on a vital reconnaissance mission. Although subjected to intense and accurate automatic weapons fire, Captain Taylor and his leader, through courage and superior airmanship, completed the mission with outstanding results. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Taylor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) Captain Max O. Taylor is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an RF-101 pilot over North Vietnam on 9 September 1965. On that date, Captain Taylor led a flight of two unarmed and unescorted reconnaissance aircraft into a heavily defended hostile area and despite receiving damage to his aircraft over the first target he continued to a second target. Both missions were highly successful and vital planning information was obtained. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Taylor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.