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History:The Station was in use by the No 7 Acceptance Park from June 1917 with the Station HQ arriving on September 22, 1924.


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===Official blazon===
===Origin/meaning===
The Portcullis is a symbol of the sucessful defence of London and the Station's link with the [[Fighter Command, Royal Air Force]]. The Rose and Fleur-de-lys is indicative of the flights made over London and Paris during both World Wars. The Badge was granted in December 1958.
 
[[Literature]]:Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


===Origin/meaning===
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[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
 
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]
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Latest revision as of 10:41, 12 October 2024

History:The Station was in use by the No 7 Acceptance Park from June 1917 with the Station HQ arriving on September 22, 1924.

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

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

(Charles III Version)
RAF STATION KENLEY, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English A portcullis sable chanined argent the base partially surmounting a rose gules barbed and seeded the upper part surmounted of a fleur-de-lys Or.

Motto:Nisi dominus pro nobis = Except the Lord be on our side.

Origin/meaning

The Portcullis is a symbol of the sucessful defence of London and the Station's link with the Fighter Command, Royal Air Force. The Rose and Fleur-de-lys is indicative of the flights made over London and Paris during both World Wars. The Badge was granted in December 1958.

Literature:Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.

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