Obverse:
Bare headed effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right and wearing a laurel crown, and inscribed around the medal are the words ELIZABETH•II•DEI•GRATIA•REGINA•F:D:.

Reverse:
Bearing the Royal Air Force eagle with outstretched wings, surmounted by the crown and with the inscription FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT around the circumference.

Ribbon:
Dark blue band on the left and crimson band on the right, with narrow white stripes on both sides of the ribbon.