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

exceptional flying skill and devotion to duty during non-operational flying service

Approximately 378

and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

High-quality die-cast medal with ribbon

Air Force Cross GVI Medal Category_ Miniature World War II Officers and other ranks ofThe 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