AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The Distingjuished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement on an aerial flight over enemy territory on 1 September 1950. Captain Bowen flew alone and unarmed in a jet reconnaissance aircraft on a multiple target photographic mission including the heavily defended Seoul bridges and the Air Fields at Kimpo, Suwon, and Pyongtek. Upon letting down to the assigned altitude of 14,000 feet, Captain Bowen experienced partial power failure and severe vib rations due to a critically damaged turbine wheel. Disregarding the power failure and in spite of enemy ground fire and roving enemy air patrols, Captain Bowen successfully completed his assigned mission before returning to his home base. As a result of his photogrpahs, the United Nations Forces were able to locate key enemy defenses in these areas. Through his technical skill and valorous devotion to duty, Captain Bowen has brought great credit to himself, the United Nations Forces, and the United States Air Force.