HMS Blackcap, Royal Navy

HMS BLACKCAP, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

Blue; a blackcap (Sylvia Atricapilla) volant proper.

Origin/meaning

A warbler known to the Saxons for its song. Name given to Royal Naval Air Station Stretton, Warrington 1942-1958. The Badge was approved on 18 December 1947.

Literature: Image from royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.