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History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of two arrows gules in saltire points upwards a roundel per pale argent and sable charged with a cresset counter charged and enflamed gules.<br> | |||
Motto: Vigilamus et defendimus = we watch and we ward. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The cresset is a warning device and symbolises a Radar Station. It also is alink to the former Parent Station Patrington. The Arrows symbolises active defence. The Badge was granted in April 1978. | |||
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RAF STATION STAXTON WOLD, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974.
Official blazon
In front of two arrows gules in saltire points upwards a roundel per pale argent and sable charged with a cresset counter charged and enflamed gules.
Motto: Vigilamus et defendimus = we watch and we ward.
Origin/meaning
The cresset is a warning device and symbolises a Radar Station. It also is alink to the former Parent Station Patrington. The Arrows symbolises active defence. The Badge was granted in April 1978.
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