RAF Station Cosford, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION COSFORD, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in July 1938.

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

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

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

In front of an oak tree eradicated an acorn all proper
Motto: Seul le premier pas coute = Only the beginning is difficult.

Origin/meaning

The Oak symbolises the location near the Boscobel Oak. The Acorn suggests the small beginning from which members of the RAF will grow after their time at the Station, which houses Training Units. The badge was granted in March 1949.


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.

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