A second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC

Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who had 14 days or more continuous service in the operational area and were on the posted or attached strength of any unit serving in the South Arabian Federation

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross were recognised by the award of a bar attached to the ribbon

Often described as some of the most dangerous operations of the Second World War

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Air Force Cross GVI Medal Category_ Miniature World War II A second award bar ornamentedThe Air Force Cross (GVI) was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for acts of courage, exceptional skill and devotion to duty whilst flying, where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy. Bearing the effigy of King George VI, this version of the Air Force Cross was awarded during his reign and forms an important part of British military aviation history. The decoration recognised