A Heroic Rescue - P-38 Pilot Dick Andrews risks his life to save another downed P-38 pilot

This petition has been discontinued at the request of Dick Andrews family. Sadly, Dick has passed away since this drive was launched, and we are therefore discontinuing our efforts in this regard. Dick Andrews made an extraordinarily brave rescue of another P-38 pilot under extreme combat positions, and we still believe what he did was extraordinary and well worth the medal upgrade, but are honoring the wishes of his family. If you'd like to read about the extraordinary story, please follow the "Story" link in the right margin.

The Romanian Rescue Mission story

See map of target areas

The Vietnam Rescue Inspired by Dick Andrews actions.

See photos of these two pilots

Order a print of these two pilots in the rescue P-38, autographed by both men.

Read Andrews' Silver Star Citation

If you'd like to donate to the P-38 Association in Dick Andrews memory, please click the link below.

Story

Map

Photos (Order copy)

Vietnam Rescue

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