Chris Boonzaier Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Here are some pics for the US Airmen decorated for saving some french pilots during this crash... http://rt.com/news/226383-spain-jet-crash-albacete/
Veteran Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 ChrisThank you for the information. A few comments :The American NCO who received the Legion of honor clearly risked his life and a number of French airmen (one woman I believe) owed their lives to his brave action. The award of the Legion of honor to an NCO is a VERY unusual procedure, probably due to the fact that this galant airman was not a French Citizen. He certainly deserved the highest award available and I am glad the French Government did the right thing .The other four American airmen received the gold level National Defense Medal which is the equivalent of a Croix de guerre or a Croix de la Valeur militaire for gallantry in peacetime.I would be interested to know if these five men received recognition from the Italian Government and/or from the US Aiforce. They certainly are a credit to their Country.RegardsVeteran
Rogi Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Here is a link to the video ceremony from "Airforce times" It has the speech introducing the NCOs and a short description on their acts: http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/06/15/airman-receives-award-from-france/71259970/ Incredible bravery Edited June 18, 2015 by Rogi
TacHel Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 Outstanding! Awesome to see a brave NCO receiving the LoH! Outstanding! Thanks for sharing!
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