DFC
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Distinguished Flying Cross |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
DFC stands for Distinguished Flying Cross, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
Awarded to aviators and aircrew of all US services for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in combat or in other dangerous flying.
Example: The helicopter pilot earned the DFC for rescuing a patrol under heavy fire.
Usage notes
Established in 1926, it was first presented to Charles Lindbergh in 1927, and Amelia Earhart received it by act of Congress in 1932. Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross, created in 1918, is a separate award for RAF officers and now all ranks.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- ASR – Army Service Ribbon
- BSM – Bronze Star Medal
- CAB – Combat Action Badge
- CAR – Combat Action Ribbon
- CIB – Combat Infantryman Badge
- CMB – Combat Medical Badge
- DSC – Distinguished Service Cross
- DSM – Distinguished Service Medal
- DSO – Distinguished Service Order
- EFMB – Expert Field Medical Badge
- EIB – Expert Infantryman Badge
- ESB – Expert Soldier Badge