distinguished flying cross
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Definition
- Noun:
- A United States military decoration: The Distinguished Flying Cross is a specific award given by the United States Armed Forces.
- Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement: It is presented to any person who distinguishes themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Usage
- The Distinguished Flying Cross is a prestigious military honor.
- It is awarded for acts of valor during aerial combat or flight operations.
- The medal is often presented in formal ceremonies.
Examples
- The pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery during the rescue mission.
- Her heroic actions in the damaged aircraft earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- A ceremony was held to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to three crew members.
Advanced Usage
- "To be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross": To receive this decoration as an honor.
- He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service.
- "Distinguished Flying Cross recipient": A person who has received this award.
- The event honored Distinguished Flying Cross recipients from past conflicts.
Variants and Related Words
- DFC: A common abbreviation for the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- His citation for the DFC was read aloud.
- Medal: A more general term for a military or civil award.
- Decoration: Another general term for a badge or medal awarded as an honor.
Synonyms
- Aerial medal: A general term for a medal awarded for achievements in flight (note: this is a descriptive phrase, not an official title).
- Flight decoration: A general term for an award related to aviation service.
Notes
- The Distinguished Flying Cross is a specific, proper noun referring to a particular U.S. military award. It is always capitalized.
- It is distinct from similar awards in other countries, such as the British Distinguished Flying Cross.
Noun
- a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight