AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-7A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Henry E. Wilborn for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-7A Aircraft Commander at Tien Nghon Army Airfield, Republic of Vietnam on 25 July 1970. On that date, Lieutenant Wilborn made a random approach to the airfield while helicopter gunships suppressed ground fire. Despite the hazardous terrain, hostile ground fire and poor weather conditions the load of badly needed ammunition was delivered. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Wilborn reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.