the Air Force Cross became available to all ranks and the Air Force Medal was discontinued

but the honour has sometimes been awarded to especially valorous junior officers

What does the GV version signify

The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus

only the individual's forenames and surname are shown

OSM Afghanistan Miniature Medal with Afghanistan Bar Please Select:With AFGHANISTAN Bar the Air Force Cross becameOperational Service Medal Afghanistan. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particulally dangerous area.