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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Allen L. Bryson for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52D Electronic Warfare Officer near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 18 December 1972. On that date, Captain Bryson participated in one of the largest B-52 attacking forces ever assembled by the Strategic Air Command. It was directed against the most sophisticated defenses in Southeast Asia. His technical and professional competence and heroic actions against intensive surface-to-air missile attacks were critical factors in the successful completion of the mission. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bryson 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 Allen L. Bryson for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52D Electronic Warfare Officer, 307th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand on 7 May 1973. On that date, Captain Bryson's B-52D 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 Bryson and his crew were able to recover a minimum amount of vital navigational equipment. Captain Bryson's outstanding knowledge of his aircraft and its systems 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 Bryson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.