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History: Formed in September 1, 1924. | History:Formed in September 1, 1924. | ||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of two shepherds crooks Or turned invards and in saltire a sword argent hilted Or erect between two flashes of lightning gules fesswise.<br> | In front of two shepherds crooks Or turned invards and in saltire a sword argent hilted Or erect between two flashes of lightning gules fesswise.<br> | ||
Motto: Protect. | Motto:Protect. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Shepherds' Crooks alludes to the Air Traffic Control role of the Station. The Sword symbolises the Air Defence Role. The Lightnings is indicative of the importance of electronics in modern Communications. The badge was granted in November 1972. | The Shepherds' Crooks alludes to the Air Traffic Control role of the Station. The Sword symbolises the Air Defence Role. The Lightnings is indicative of the importance of electronics in modern Communications. The badge was granted in November 1972. | ||
[[Literature]]:Image from Pinterest. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1972]] | [[Category:Granted 1972]] |
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RAF STATION WEST DRAYTON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History:Formed in September 1, 1924.
Official blazon
In front of two shepherds crooks Or turned invards and in saltire a sword argent hilted Or erect between two flashes of lightning gules fesswise.
Motto:Protect.
Origin/meaning
The Shepherds' Crooks alludes to the Air Traffic Control role of the Station. The Sword symbolises the Air Defence Role. The Lightnings is indicative of the importance of electronics in modern Communications. The badge was granted in November 1972.
Literature:Image from Pinterest.
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