The squadron was re-equipped with Liberator bombers , their increased range enabled them to operate in what had previously been the ' air gap ' . For his work on these patrols Nedvěd was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and promoted to squadron leader . This was added to by the Czech Government in Exile who presented Nedvěd with the Czech Gallantry Medal and War Cross with three bars
War Cross
Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945
Vladimír Nedvěd