Distinguished Aviation Cross
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Awarded for"...for distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight."[1]
Country
Philippines
PhilippinesPresented bythe Armed Forces of the Philippines
| Distinguished Aviation Cross | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | "...for distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight."[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Eligibility | Philippine military personnel who are serving in Philippine Air Force or other air components of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
 Distinguished Aviation Cross ribbon bar | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Gold Cross |
| Equivalent | Distinguished Navy Cross |
| Next (lower) | Silver Cross |
The Distinguished Aviation Cross[2] is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is presented for heroism or achievement during aerial operations.[3]
The cross is awarded to personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are serving with the Philippine Air Force or with the air components of the Philippine Army or Philippine Navy. The cross recognizes voluntary acts in the presence of significant danger, which go above and beyond the call of duty. The accomplishment must be of an exceptional and outstanding nature. It is awarded for "...distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.[1]