Miniature RAF Long Service & Good Conduct UN 7 bronze) elected not to

7 bronze) elected not to exchange their medals

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI

Medal frame for 9 medals and inscription

Miniature RAF Long Service & Good Conduct UN 7 bronze) elected not toThe Royal Air Force Long Service Medal was originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977. Officers are eligible provided at least 12 years of their service was in the ranks. Further awards are indicated by adding bars to the ribbon.