{"product_id":"air-force-cross-ciiir","title":"Air Force Cross CIIIR Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA distinguished gallantry decoration awarded for acts of courage in the air on non-operational missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eAir Force Cross CIIIR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prestigious Royal Air Force gallantry decoration awarded for \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eacts of courage while flying on non-operational duties\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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