AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert C. Trott for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Pilot for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam, on 25 April 1972. On that date, Captain Trott exhibited outstanding airmanship and courage in the successful accomplishment of an important combat supply mission. In spite of hostile ground fire, Captain Trott delivered his cargo of vitally needed ammunition to the besieged allied forces. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Trott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.