Air Force Cross GVI MiniatureThe 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

The MBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

replacement purposes and display

This bust was created in association with The Cromwell Museum

we shall never surrender

It recognises the bravery and endurance of those who served on land

What is the Air Force Cross GVI

How are additional awards recognised

This is the Queen Elizabeth II version of this award

and sacrifice of those who faced constant danger in the skies between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944

British Red Cross Society Welfare Service & WVS

particularly when they have become tarnished over time

The War Medal 1939–1945 was awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy of the British Commonwealth who served during the Second World War