There is no complete listing of recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, which was the earliest medal established for valor in aerial combat. This is the criteria for receiving the medal: Criteria: The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.
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The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is awarded for aerial heroism. The act "must involve voluntary action in the face of danger and be well above the actions performed by others engaged in similar flight operations".
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
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The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy" ANS 2 - The US Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal for feats of valour in military or civilian aviation in America. Notable civilian awardees are Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, Roscoe Turner and many others.
There were four distinguished flying cross awards been gave out. The four people that have this award are Major Herbert A. Dargue, Captains Ira C. Eaker, Muir S. Fairchild, and 1st Lt. Ennis C. Whitehead.