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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. | |||
[[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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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1978]] |
Latest revision as of 11:54, 10 August 2024
RAF STATION STAXTON WOLD, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History:In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974.
(Elizabeth II Version) |
(Charles III Version) |
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.
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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