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Established in 1918 to officers of the R.A.F. for acts of gallantry when flying in active operations against an enemy.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description British Distinguished Flying Cross; Obverse: stylized wings and Tudor (King's or Imperial) crown; Reverse: embossed inscription "RAF 1918"; silk ribbon with purple and white diagonal stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 5.7 × 0.3 × 10.2cm (2 1/4 × 1/8 × 4 in.)
 Materials Medal: Silver
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19640362000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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