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He had a very distinguished career in the USAAF and USAF.
His Silver Star citation: Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Paul Kendall Carlton (ASN: 0-789133), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while piloting a B-29 aircraft of the TWENTIETH Air Force, on a combat mission against enemy installations at Mukden, Manchuria, on 21 December 1944. The B-29 air craft piloted by Captain Carlton had just started its bombing run when it was struck by a heavy caliber anti-aircraft shell. As a result of the anti-aircraft shell, Captain Carlton's aircraft sustained extensive damage. In spite of the damage, Captain Carlton continued his bombing run and dropped his bombs on the target. Immediately after the bomb run, Captain Carlton's aircraft was subjected once again to severe and savage attacks by enemy aircraft and his aircraft sustained damage to instruments, oxygen supply and other vital parts of the aircraft. Disregarding the danger of fire as a result of gasoline flooding the bomb bay, and the hazards of flying at high altitude without oxygen, Captain Carlton, by courageous and gallant action and skillful piloting, maintained his aircraft in flight until he succeeded in landing in friendly territory. Captain Carlton's actions saved his crew from disaster and his aircraft from destruction, all in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces and reflecting great credit on himself and the XX Bomber Command.
General Orders: Headquarters, 20th Air Force, General Orders No. 24 (February 3, 1945) Action Date: 21-Dec-44 Service: Army Air Forces Rank: Captain Regiment: XX Bomber Command Division: 20th Air Force
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications (HC-130H)
Data from USCG Specs[2]
General characteristics
* Crew: 5-7: * Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.8 m) * Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.4 m) * Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.6 m) * Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²) * Empty weight: 76,780 lb (34,826) * Max takeoff weight: 175,000 lb (79,379 kg) * Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprops, 4,300 shp (3,210 kW) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 330 knots (380 mph, 611 km/h) * Cruise speed: 290 knots (333 mph, 537 km/h) * Range: 4,500 nm (5,178 mi, 8,334 km) * Service ceiling 33,000 ft (10,000 m)
