Air Force Cross
Award
The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries. It is granted for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry... Wikipedia
Awarded for: "... gallantry while flying but not on active operations against the enemy."
Next (higher): Distinguished Flying Cross
Presented by: United Kingdom and Commonwealth