Air Force Cross
The Air Force Cross (AFC) is also a third-level award for gallantry in the air, awarded for actions whilst not in active operations against the enemy.
- Wing Commander Kevin Havelock, Royal Air Force, October 2003
- Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Robert Ireland, Royal Air Force, October 2003
Read more about this topic: List Of British Gallantry Awards For The Iraq War
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