The Distinguished Flying Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to of
Obverse of the decoration
Distinguished Flying Medal
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The Distinguished Flying Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other British Armed Forces, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below co
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
…system as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in bravery awards, all ranks of all arms of the Armed Forces have been eligible, and the Distinguished Flying Medal, which had until then been awarded to other ranks, was discontinued. While remaining a reward for "flying in active operations against the enemy", the…
Obverse of the medal
George V 1918-30
George VI 1938-49
Elizabeth II 1953-93