Distinguished Flying Cross
Authorized on July 2,
1926, and amended January 8, 1938. the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer
and enlisted member
of the United States Armed Forces who shall distinguish themselves by heroism in an aerial
flight, subsequent to
November 11, 1918. The first award was made to Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh for his solo
flight across the Atlantic.
Order recipients include Commander Richard E. Byrd, for his historic flight over the North
Pole, and aviatrix
Amelia Earhart.
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