the Air Force Medal GVI remains a highly collectable RAF gallantry decoration and an important part of British military aviation history
The miniature is worn from its distinctive yellow ribbon with two dark green stripes
The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI
Personalisation
Gulf Medal Ribbon Emblem Required?:Oak Leaf not required the Air Force Medal GVIAwarded for 30 days continuous service in the theatre of operations outlined below between 2nd August 1990 and 7th March 1991. Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Republic of Yemen, the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea bounded to the east by a line from Ras Asir (1150N 05110E) to a point (1600N 0600E0, Ras Mauri (2450N 06635E) Cyprus