Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)
| Air Force Cross | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | "... gallantry while flying but not on active operations against the enemy." |
| Description | Silver cross |
| Presented by | United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | British, Commonwealth (formerly) and allied forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 June 1918 |
| Final award | 2024 Special Honours |
| Total | Including further award bars: George V: 804 George VI: 3,053 Elizabeth II (to 2017): 1,696 Total: 5,553 |
| Ribbon: diagonal alternate white and red stripes | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Next (lower) | Royal Red Cross, Second Class |
| Related | Air Force Medal |
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The Air Force Cross (AFC) is a military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries. It is granted for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry while flying, though not in active operations against the enemy". A bar is added to the ribbon for holders who are awarded a further AFC.