The Air Crew Europe Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth air crews who participated in operational flights over Europe from bases in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.

Although the Royal Air Force suffered significant losses of both men and aircraft, the campaign severely curtailed German industrial production.

[1][2][3] Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the Air Crew Europe Star's ribbon, 'Atlantic' and 'France and Germany'.

[19] The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI", surmounted by a crown.

A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds the cypher and is inscribed "THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR".

The recipient's name was impressed on the reverse of the stars awarded to Indians, South Africans and, after a campaign led by veteran organisations, to Australians.

[21] In the case of South Africans, the naming comprised the recipient's force number, initials and surname in block capitals.

The colours and layout symbolise the continuous service of the Royal Air Force by night and day.