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U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (far left), retired U.S. Navy Capt. Royce Williams (center left), Adm. Samuel Paparo (center right), commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro (far right) pose for a photo after Williams received the Navy Cross for his actions during the Korean War, at the San Diego Air and Space Museum, California, Jan. 20, 2023. Due to the severity of the damage to Williams’ plane, the aircraft carrier had to change course so it could land at 75 mph faster than a normal carrier landing. Upon landing, the crew counted 263 hits against Williams’ Grumman F9F Panther. Williams explained he survived because he remembered his training. After landing and debriefing his leadership, the event was classified until 2002, and after being declassified, several high-ranking Naval officers claimed the dogfight is one of the greatest feats in Naval Aviation history. Williams’ initially received the Silver Star in 1953, which was upgraded to the Navy Cross, the second highest military decoration for combat valor and extraordinary heroism. Williams is a San Diego native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs)
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2023 12:25 |
| Photo ID: | 7604085 |
| VIRIN: | 230120-M-TH104-1223 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 8.64 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 59 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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