Air Force Cross GVI Miniature Campaign_GSM 62 to 2007 Palestine 1945-48

Palestine 1945-48

training duties and other non-combat aviation service requiring exceptional professionalism and bravery

To date approximately 2000 medals have been awarded and 27 second award bars

Full-size reproduction of the British War Medal

Further awards of the Air Force Cross are indicated by a bar attached to the ribbon

Air Force Cross GVI Miniature Campaign_GSM 62 to 2007 Palestine 1945-48The Miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations. A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to AFC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the AFC. Instituted in 1918, the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers