These 60 USAF pilots flew VNAF C-47s for flare drops, airborne assaults, airborne resupply, psychological warfare leaflet drops and loudspeaker broadcasts, and constantly-increasing cargo and troop movements. During the 20-month period they were on loan, they flew approximately 25,000...
Military Awards and Decorations At the time of his retirement, Colonel O’Connor was eligible to wear the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, four Air Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals, four Air Force Outstanding U...
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A RARE United States Air Force item from the Operation that earned more decorations (4 x Air Force Crosses, 22 x Silver Stars, and numerous: Air Medals, Bronze Stars, and Purple Hearts) than any other single Air Force operation in it's History. Plaque made by Bito's in Angeles City, ...