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<p>We have enormous admiration and respect for the unique contribution and sacrifice
made by Bomber Command aircrew which has been recognised in various ways. Bomber Command
aircrew serving after 5 June 1944 (the end date for award of the Air Crew Europe Star)
were given recognition for their service in the form of the France and Germany Star.</p><p>Subsequently,
in his independent Medals Review in 2012, Sir John Holmes concluded that Bomber Command
had been treated inconsistently with those who served in Fighter Command, and his
recommendation of the award of the clasp to Bomber Command air crew was to bring this
Command into line with Fighter Command veterans who were awarded a Battle of Britain
clasp to the 1939-45 Star, thus reflecting the significant contribution both made
to defeating the Nazi threat.</p><p>In light of the above, we have no plans to revisit
the issue of Medallic recognition for Bomber Command veterans, further to the findings
of Sir John Holmes' review. It is a matter for the Advisory Military Sub Committee
(AMSC) of the Committee on the Grants of Honours, Decorations and Medals, to whom
a case regarding Bomber Command has been submitted, to determine whether they will
give the issue further consideration.</p>
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