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History: Formed 1 September 1940.
 
 
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The horn symbolises the Wakemans Horn of Ripon which was an alarm of dangersymbolising the watchfulness of the unit whilst the rose is indicative of the locationof the Unit in Yorkshire. The Motto translates as "Who covereth the heavens". The badge was approved in February 1957.


 
[[Literature]]: Images from MOD Defence Brand Portal. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
[[Literature]]: Image from MOD Defence Brand Portal


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Latest revision as of 18:30, 18 January 2024

RAF STATION TOPCLIFFE, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed 1 September 1940.


Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Topcliffe, Royal Air Force

(Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Topcliffe, Royal Air Force

(Charles III Version)
Official blazon
English In front of a York Rose a bugle horn proper.

Motto: Qui operit caleum

Origin/meaning

The horn symbolises the Wakemans Horn of Ripon which was an alarm of dangersymbolising the watchfulness of the unit whilst the rose is indicative of the locationof the Unit in Yorkshire. The Motto translates as "Who covereth the heavens". The badge was approved in February 1957.

Literature: Images from MOD Defence Brand Portal. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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