Air Force Cross Miniature EIIR Collection_Monarchs & Leaders The equivalent award for the

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of gallantry in the air on non active operations was the Air Force Medal (AFM)

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

Awarded for service between 17 November 1986 and 31 October 1988

Please note that fitting of these clasps requires specialist equipment

Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations

Air Force Cross Miniature EIIR Collection_Monarchs & Leaders The equivalent award for theThe 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