1967 (inclusive)

Instituted in 1918

skill and devotion to duty whilst flying on non-operational service

Awarded to RAF personnel and some members of the Army (mainly Royal Engineers and attached personnel) also Royal Navy personnel were awarded it for patrolling the no fly zones and airfield repair in Iraq

training duties and other non-combat aviation service requiring exceptional professionalism and bravery

Victoria Cross 2nd Award Miniature Bar Category_ Miniature World War II 1967 (inclusive)This bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC. When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added.