AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
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Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary meritorious achievement and heroism while participating in a combat mission against enemy forces in the vicinity of Singaye in North Korea on 28 August 1951. Despite sub-marginal weather Captain Teel , as pilot of a B-26 type light bomber flew his aircraft through his assigned area for purposes of interdiction. In this area a convoy of approximately 75 vehicles was sighted and a bomb run was attempted. The bombs failed to release but the bomb run brought forth a barrage of heavy and intense anti-aircraft fire, as well as heavy and accurate small arms fire. Despite these hindrances Captain Teel returned for two additional bomb runs to achieve the greatest possible effectiveness from the bomb lead of 260 pound fragmentation bombs fitted with VT type fuses. When the bomb load was dispatched, he continued with numerous dangerous strafing passes until his ammunition was completely expended. These passes required that Captain Teel fly his aircraft down through high mountainous terrain despite the poor visibility and low hanging clouds in the area. An estimate of result of this heroic effort by Captain Teel showed approximately ten vehicles were completely destroyed and approximately twenty vehicles were damaged. The time spent in the immediate area during these tactics was 55 minutes. This officer's magnificant display of personal courage and flying skill reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.