AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  B-52, B-52D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain George B. Watts for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Aircraft Commander near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 18 December 1972. On that date, Captain Watts participated in one of the largest bombing raids in the history of the Southeast Asia conflict to negate the hostile force's potential as an aggressor nation. His heroic actions and calm professional competence enabled this historic mission to be successfully completed. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Watts reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain George B. Watts for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52D Aircraft Commander, 307th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand on 7 May 1973. On that date, Captain Watts' aircraft experienced complete electrical power failure while flying a critical bombing mission in Southeast Asia. Although his aircraft was the lead aircraft of a cell of three B-52D aircraft flying in severe weather, a successful lead aircraft change was accomplished just prior to the target. With only a very limited supply of emergency electrical power available, Captain Watts and his crew were able to recover a minimum amount of vital navigational equipment. Captain Watts' outstanding knowledge of his aircraft and its system played an important part in the safe recovery of a valuable crew and aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Watts reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.