Distinguished Aviation Cross
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| Distinguished Aviation Cross | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | Gallantry in Action while participating in Aerial Flight or Combat. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal is two concentric discs placed on top of the other; the top disc, being the hub of the propeller has four blades sitting on a golden Maltese cross. The golden sunburst has four (4) rays, each of which appears between the flanges of the superimposed cross. It rest on a diamond in gold and hanging at its corners beneath the tips of the propeller blades. The propeller signifies aviation and aerial flight; the Maltese cross symbolizes the risk of life in the face of the enemy; the disc with rays stands for the good deed; and the diamond for usual aerial formation of planes in flight.
The ribbon has alternating colors of white, blue, gold and red stripes. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Gawad sa Kaunlaran |
| Same | Air Force Cross |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Navy Cross |
| Related | Air Force Cross |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP, Area Command and Major Service Commanders to military personnel of the AFP who are serving in any capacity with the Philippine Air Force or with the air components of the Major Services for distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
The deed must be evidenced by voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the call of duty and the accomplishment must be so exceptional and outstanding.
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