Ad Astra Decoration
The Ad Astra Decoration, post-nominal letters AAD, was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1991, to reward South African Air Force aircrew members on board aircraft for excellent airmanship or outstanding ingenuity or skill during emergencies or critically unusual situations in the air. It was discontinued in 2003, but backdated awards can still be made for acts performed during the period in effect.
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Ad Astra Decoration
The Ad Astra Decoration, post-nominal letters AAD, was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1991, to reward South African Air Force aircrew members on board aircraft for excellent airmanship or outstanding ingenuity or skill during emergencies or critically unusual situations in the air. It was discontinued in 2003, but backdated awards can still be made for acts performed during the period in effect.
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The Ad Astra Decoration, post- ...... d during the period in effect.
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the State President and, from 1994, the President
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South African Air Force aircrew
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Excellent airmanship or outsta ...... unusual situations in the air
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Ad Astra Decoration
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SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
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Discontinued in 2003
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Military decoration for bravery
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The Ad Astra Decoration, post- ...... d during the period in effect.
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Ad Astra Decoration
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