The AE is/was NOT awarded to RAFVR(T) only to those serving in HM Reserve Air Forces that had a liability to call out into permanant service. RAFR, RAuxAF, RAF (VR) etc. RAFVR(T) get Cadet Forces Medal for their long service and undetected crimes...
Look closely at a number of serving RAFR / RAuxAF personnel and you will see quite a collection of silver wear, and a number do have 2 or more bars to their AEs!
The AE has been replaced with the Tri Service Volunteer Reserve Service Medal. The qualifying criteria are very similar to the AE.
Rules are in AP3392 Vol 7 Regulations for the Reserve Air Forces
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