The American flag was flying over the airfield and Spitfire and Riley, were in their dress uniforms. Spitfire walked up to the podium on the stage and made a speech at the other Wonderbolt pilots. "Wonderbolts, we are gathered here today to celebrate a most momentous occasion. Our most loyal pilot, Rainbow Dash has done many things since she joined the squadron. But yesterday, Rainbow Dash did something extraordinary! Overcoming immeasurable odds, she attacked and shot down an Me-109 that tried to shoot down Misty, saving her life. Not only that, she rammed another Me-109, and became an ace in a day, proving that she is ready to be promoted to the third highest rank in the Wonderbolts, only below Commander Samborski and myself. Wonderbolts, I present to you for the very first time, Vice Commander Rainbow Dash!" Spitfire declared. The other Wonderbolt pilots saluted. The crews along with the other Wonderbolt pilots cheered.
Rainbow Dash walked over to where Spitfire and Riley were standing. Spitfire handed Riley a velvet case. He took out the Distinguished Flying Cross, Spitfire took the case from Riley. He walked up to her, and pinned the medal on her flight jacket. As soon as the medal was secured, Rainbow Dash looked at the medal, scooped it up in her hand, looked at it, and saluted at Riley and Spitfire. They saluted back.
Riley and Rainbow Dash walked down from the stage to the airfield. A whistle sounded and a Wonderbolt pilot shouted. "Commander Riley Samborski and Vice Commander Rainbow Dash on deck. Victory!" The crew and the other Wonderbolts spoke up, and put their hands up in a salute. "Victory!" Riley and Rainbow Dash walked over to them. Riley and Rainbow Dash put their arms up in salute as well.
"Lets go flying, Vice Commander!" Riley said to Rainbow Dash, they walked over to their Mustangs and climbed into the cockpits.
Misty and Soarin' walked over to Rainbow Dash as she was in her Mustang, putting on her harness. Misty spoke to Rainbow Dash. "Our Vice Commander. How does that feel, Dashie?" Rainbow Dash grinned.
"It feels great!" She squealed.
Soarin' chuckled. "Looks like our petition to get Rainbow promoted worked like a charm, huh, Samborski?" He asked.
"Well, she IS the most loyal pilot in the whole squadron, that's for certain. " Riley replied back.
Riley and Rainbow flight checked everything, and started up their planes engines. Riley called over to Rainbow over his headset. "You ready, Vice Commander?" Riley asked.
Rainbow Dash giggled. "Ready."
The two pilots took off and circled the airfield in their Mustangs, Riley's Mustang flew next to and to the right of Rainbow's Mustang. Through the open canopies, Commander Riley Samborski looked proudly at the official Vice Commander of the Wonderbolts in the P-51D Mustang next to his. "We're all so proud of you, Rainbow, and so am I." Riley sighed.