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The Air Force Cross (AFC) is a military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 other ranks, of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries. It is granted for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry while flying, though not in active operations against the enemy". A bar is added to the ribbon for holders who are awarded a further AFC.
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The 1980 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 23 December 1980, and recognised five people for acts of bravery in 1979 or 1980.
The 1981 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 17 December 1981, and recognised seven people for acts of bravery in 1980 or 1981.
The 1979 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 11 April 1979, and recognised four people for acts of bravery in 1978.
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The 1977 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List dated 22 December 1977, and recognised six people for acts of bravery in 1976 and 1977.
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References
- ↑ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette (24). 23 April 1969. p. 792.
- ↑ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette (59). 25 September 1969. p. 1859.