Distinguished Flying Cross

noun

1
: a British military decoration awarded for acts of gallantry when flying in operations against an enemy
2
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight

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For that act of courage, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Jan. 2026 He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross — one of the nation’s highest awards for heroism in aerial flight — by the Commandant of the Coast Guard. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The other is the flight jacket and other items, including a Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star and Flying Medal earned by Capt. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025 That accomplishment earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross, a medal typically awarded to military pilots — but Earhart wasn’t satisfied. — Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Distinguished Flying Cross

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Distinguished Flying Cross was in 1918

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“Distinguished Flying Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Distinguished%20Flying%20Cross. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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