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RAF STATION SYERSTON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed on April 12, 1939.
Official blazon
Surmounting a respresentation in grey of the ruins of Newark Castle two flashes of lightning in saltire Or at the points and in front thereof a torch argent enflamed gules/Or.
Motto: Praesta in officus = Excel in duties.
Origin/meaning
The Castle symbolises the granting of the Freedom of Newark to the Station. The Lightning Flashes symboliess the Wartime Bomber Station role. The present role as a Training Station is symbolised by the Torch. The Badge was approved in January 1967.
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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.