The Distinguished Flying Cross was established for Officers and Warrant Officers of the RAF for acts of valour against the enemy whilst in the air

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the medal was divided in two grades: first class (silver) and second class (bronze)

Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Category_World War II The Distinguished Flying Cross wasInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.