Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
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Not to be confused with Distinguished Flying Cross (United States).
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, 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".[3]
Quick Facts Type, Awarded for ...
Distinguished Flying Cross | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | ... exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air.[1] |
Presented by | United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
Eligibility | British, Commonwealth, and allied forces |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 3 June 1918 |
Total | To 2017: 22,322 crosses; 1,737 bars |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Military Cross[2] |
Next (lower) | Air Force Cross[2] |
Related | Distinguished Flying Medal |
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