RAF Station Digby, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION DIGBY, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on August 13, 1937.

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

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

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

In front of amaple leaf Or a crane rising proper (argent)
Motto: Icarus renatus = Icarus reborn.

Origin/meaning

The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The badge was granted in July 1954.


Literature: Images 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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