while serving in any capacity with the Air Force or Space Force
The doctor's final entry stated the inevitable: "2:50 hours - died
illustrating the FAI insignia (FAI the acronym for the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale = World Air Sports Federation)
marked on the suspension ring with makers mark AB & Cie (Arthus-Bertrand)
1941 and promoted to Warrant Officer 1st Class
Belgium, Kingdom; France, Iv Republic. Two Awards Hold while serving in any capacityIncludes: 1. Belgium, Kingdom: Air Defence Medal, II Class 1939 1945 (Mdaille de Dfense Arienne, 1re classe). Instituted in 1946. In silver, isosceles trapezium shaped, Art Deco design, illustrating a cityscape in the foreground, with the image of a large man bearing a shield in the background and protecting the city from three bomber planes flying above, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), original ribbon. 2. France, Fourth Republic: Order of