Air Force Medal
The Air Force Medal (AFM) was a military decoration, awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other British Armed Forces, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy". The award was discontinued in 1993 when all ranks became eligible for the Air Force Cross (AFC) as part of the reform of the British honours system.
| Air Force Medal | |
|---|---|
Reverse of medal | |
| Type | Military decoration. |
| Awarded for | ...acts of courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy. |
| Presented by | UK and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | British, Commonwealth, and allied forces non-commissioned officers and men |
| Status | Discontinued in 1993. |
| Established | 3 June 1918 |
Ribbon bar | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Flying Medal |
| Next (lower) | Constabulary Medal (de jure) Queen's Gallantry Medal (de facto) |
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