[3] Foxley-Norris was commissioned in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after graduating and was called up for active service in 1939.
[3] He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions, published in the London Gazette on 29 May 1945:[4] Air Ministry, 29th May, 1945.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations: — Distinguished Service Order.
He has completed numerous sorties on his third tour of duty during which period he has operated against a wide range of enemy targets.
[3] In 1967, Foxley-Norris was appointed Director-General of RAF Organisation at the newly unified Ministry of Defence.
Foxley-Norris retired as the organisation's public figurehead in 1989, and was replaced by Lord Harris of High Cross.
Following his death, she took his place at many Battle of Britain events which were held and was also a regular visitor to RAF Benson.
Memorial services were held at Westminster Abbey on 29 January 2004[7] and at St. Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, London in April 2004.