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The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The badge was granted in July 1954. | The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The badge was granted in July 1954. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. |
Revision as of 08:57, 6 April 2023
RAF STATION DIGBY, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed on August 13, 1937.
Official blazon
In front of amaple leaf Or a crane rising proper (argent)
Motto: Icarus renatus = Icarus reborn.
Origin/meaning
The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The badge was granted in July 1954.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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