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- Jonathan A. Hayes
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- CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF
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- THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
- (SECOND OAK LEAF CLUSTER)
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- TO: JONATHAN A. HAYES
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Captain Jonathan A. Hayes distinguished himself by heroism while
participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Aircraft Commander over
North Vietnam on 12 March 1968.
On that date, Captain Hayes was scheduled to attack an airfield
vital to the defensive posture of the North Vietnamese.
Having sustained serious battle damage to intensive ground fire
and being unable to attack the primary target due to severe weather
conditions, Captain Hayes sought out and attacked a valuable target of
opportunity, further exposing himself to serious defensive reactions.
The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed
by Captain Hayes reflect great credit upon himself and the United
States Air Force.
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