RAF personnel honoured for service on operations.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-7 March 2008-UK Government: RAF personnel honoured for service on operations(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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184 members of the Armed Forces are honoured today for their courage and professionalism on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world.

Five Conspicuous Gallantry Crosses, five Distinguished Service Orders, 28 Military Crosses, and three Distinguished Flying Crosses will be awarded in the honours for the period 1st April 2007 to 30th September 2007.

Flight Lieutenant Michelle Goodman becomes the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for her bravery in Basra.

Des Browne, Secretary of State for Defence, said today:

"Our servicemen and women risk...

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