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History, Reference, Research, and GrogTalk => Military (and other) History => Topic started by: steve58 on January 18, 2023, 05:52:52 PM

Title: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: steve58 on January 18, 2023, 05:52:52 PM
QuoteFor more than 50 years, Navy pilot Royce Williams couldn't talk about his epic Korean War dogfight with seven Soviet fighter jets. He'd been sworn to secrecy because of Cold War sensitivities, and all mention of the battle was scrubbed from the official records.

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-01-14/hero-korean-war-navy-cross-8759693.html

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-cross-royce-williams-dogfight/
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: Gusington on January 18, 2023, 08:32:47 PM
Holy crap, that is some story.
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: bobarossa on January 18, 2023, 09:09:05 PM
Great achievement!  Especially in a Panther.
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: Sir Slash on January 19, 2023, 10:25:58 PM
Well done Mr. Williams!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: steve58 on April 29, 2023, 02:00:09 PM
A bit of an update on retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams.  He received the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit from South Korea this week.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/retired-navy-capt-royce-williams-shares-declassified-heroic-story
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: Sir Slash on June 15, 2023, 01:57:48 PM
And his story is featured in the current issue of Military Heritage Magazine.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle
Post by: W8taminute on June 15, 2023, 03:28:27 PM
Awesome story!
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