Air Force Cross GV MedalThe Air Force Cross (GV) was instituted in 1918 by King George V and awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other air services for acts of courage, exemplary skill and devotion to duty whilst flying, but not in active operations against an enemy. Throughout much of its history, the Air Force Cross recognised outstanding achievement and gallantry during peacetime flying duties, training operations, testing, and other non combat aviation

It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform

From December 1957

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represented by a silver rosette when wearing ribbons alone

Since the 1993 review the MC is now available to other ranks after the discontinuation of the MM

Lord Kitchener's army of volunteers boosted the British Army from two hundred thousand to approximately two million men

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

and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air

only one emblem is worn regardless of how many time an individual is mentioned

Awarded between 1930 and 1937 only 14 of this type of the DCM were awarded

it is sometimes referred to as 'The Mons Star' due to the majority of the recipients being involved in the retreat from Mons

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II made in British Gypsum Plaster