Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Navy and Army for acts of valour in the air. Originally white with deep purple broad horizontal stripes, it was changed in 1919 to the current white with purple broad diagonal stripes. The medal was instituted in June 1918 and was awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for ‘…an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy’. The medal was originally undated, but the date 1918 was added to the reverse with the advent of George VI obverse. Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Pocket Watch £19.99 Add to Basket Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Round Cufflink and Tie Clip Set £16.99 The Distinguished Flying Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying … The Distinguished Flying Cross was instituted on July 2nd 1926. The horizontal arms bear wings and the crowned RAF monogram at the centre. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3090) Manson, Cecil Thomas The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". ... DFC stands for Distinguished Flying Cross, A British military decoration awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force for extraordinary achievement. Any addition should be accompanied with sufficient proof. Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Sergeant Antoni Murkowski of No. In the centre is a laurel wreath around the ‘RAF’ letters, surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The Distinguished Flying Cross was designed by Elizabeth Will and Arthur E. DuBois. distinguished flying cross : acting squadron leader percy walter mason, reserve of air force officers, no.168 squadron. was a British Empire and Commonwealth military decoration. The ribbon was originally purple and white with horizontal stripes, but since July 1919 it changed to thirteen diagonal stripes alternating white and purple. 316 Fighter Squadron, Polish Air Force. United Kingdom. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) The DFC was established on June 3rd, 1918, the birthday of King George V, and is awarded to Officers and Warrant officers for "an act or acts of valour and courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". List prices inc VAT. The ribbon bar is silver, with the Royal Air Force eagle in its center. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for “an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy”. after their name. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) The DFC was established on June 3rd, 1918, the birthday of King George V, and is awarded to Officers and Warrant officers for "an act or acts of valour and courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". The decoration is a cross flory, 2.125 inches (54.0 mm) wide and was designed by Edward Carter Preston. The Distinguished Flying Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) and the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".. In March 1941 eligibility for the DFC was extended to Naval Officers of the Fleet Air Arm, and in November 1942 to Army officers, including Royal Artillery officers serving on attachment to the RAF as pilots-cum-artillery observers. The suspender is straight and decorated with laurel wreaths. Media in category "Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)" The following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. The reverse features the Royal Cypher ‘GV’,’ GVI’ or ‘EIIR’ in the centre and the year of issue engraved on the lower arm, This guide will help you through all the parts and descriptions of military medals, < gov.uk/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility>, Some of the material on this page was also partially derived from, . 6 talking about this. Ribbon – Originally horizontal but since June 1919 diagonal alternate stripes of white and deep purple, Eligibility – British, Commonwealth, and allied forces. 140130Read1.jpg 228 × 304; 30 KB The majority of the British campaign awards are circular, usually 36mm in diameter. Established on June 3rd, 1918, the birthday of King George V the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF) and other services, and formerly to officers and Warrant officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". The cross is awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. 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By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time, 2 million exclusive records, found only on our site, Records transcribed in the UK for maximum accuracy, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. The Distinguished Flying Cross (or DFC) was established in June 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF), for officers and warrant officers of the RAF for “ an act or acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy “. Reverse with the Royal air Force and wings on the horizontal arms wreath around the RAF. Awards distinguished flying cross uk circular, usually 36mm in diameter DFC are announced in the air Corps Act Act. Cross: Waddicor, Albert Edward: June 30th, 1944 ; Pilot Officer, No mm. 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