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Royce Williams

In accord with my Sunday tradition Royce Williams is certainly someone that we can all admire for multiple reasons. The 97 year old retired Naval aviator is known for his solo dogfight in November, 1952 with seven Soviet pilots during the Korean War, which, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune, has been called “one of the greatest feats in aviation history” by military experts.

From Wikipedia:

“On 18 November 1952, on his second mission of the day, while on combat air patrol near Hoeryong, North Korea, his group of four pilots spotted seven MiG-15s overhead. The other three pilots had to return to the carrier and the MiGs began to fire on Williams, putting him into a one-man dogfight with seven MiG-15s that lasted 35 minutes. It is believed to be the longest dogfight in U.S. Navy history. He shot down four of the MiGs and likely hit two others. By the end of the 35-minute period, only one of the MiGs was still in the air with him, and he managed to escape back to his carrier, out of ammunition and having lost his hydraulics. He was uninjured, but 263 holes were counted in his Panther jet. He never saw the plane again; reportedly, it was pushed into the sea.”

So why honor Royce Williams now 70+ years later? 

From the San Diego Union:

He’d been sworn to secrecy, because of Cold War sensitivities, and all mention of the battle was scrubbed from the official records. Congressman Daryl Issa and other members of San Diego’s congressional delegation have been trying for a decade to get Royce Williams the recognition he deserves. He had received his Silver Star for his exploits, and on Jan. 20, he is scheduled to have this upgraded to a Navy Cross which is the second highest award for combat valor. 

“The heroism and valor that Royce Williams demonstrated back in 1952 saved the lives of his fellow pilots, shipmates, and crew. His story is one for the ages, and is now being told,” said U.S. Rep. Issa.

So not only was Royce Williams a true Navy hero back in ‘52, but true to his word, he kept quiet for these many, many years.  Finally, on 1/20/23, he received his deserved, although delayed recognition by receiving the Navy Cross. 

Aye aye, sir!

1/22/23

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