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

Prior to this change

prior to the D-Day landings

It was awarded particularly for service during air raids in World War Two

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 GVI South East Asia Gallant & Distinguished Conduct The Distinguished Flying Cross wasThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53,Malaya and Yangtze, Malaya and Yangtze.