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The badge symbolises Gibraltar as the Key to the Mediterranean. It was granted in April 1956. | The badge symbolises Gibraltar as the Key to the Mediterranean. It was granted in April 1956. | ||
[[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. | [[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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RAF STATION GIBRALTAR, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed as North Front on September 26, 1939 and re-titled on January 27, 1967.
Official blazon
Issuant from from water barry wavy in base proper a key Or wards upwards and to the dexter.
Motto: Guard the gateway.
Origin/meaning
The badge symbolises Gibraltar as the Key to the Mediterranean. It was granted in April 1956.
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.