founded in 1943 to recognise gallantry at level two for airmen who prior to its institution had no award between the DFM and the VC

The General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

The Land Division recognised acts of bravery performed on land

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

British Red Cross Society Welfare Service & WVS

Air Force Medal EIIR Category_Emblems founded in 1943 to recogniseThe Air Force Medal (AFM) EIIR was awarded to non commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces in recognition of courage, exceptional flying skill and devotion to duty whilst flying on non operational service. Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross (AFC), the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent award for non commissioned personnel, recognising acts of bravery and outstanding airmanship outside active