I wondered how long before someone said "VC" ...
The Victoria Cross is awarded for ... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy
The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded for ... an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".
My money is firmly on the DFC.
Well done Flt Lt Fortune ... and all your crew.