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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of an open book azure/Or/argent a dragon rampant grasping with the dexter claw a sword argent hilted Or.<br> | In front of an open book azure/Or/argent a dragon rampant grasping with the dexter claw a sword argent hilted Or.<br> | ||
Motto: Ar esgyll dysg | Motto: Ar esgyll dysg | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Book Symbolises learning, the Dragon is a Symbol of Wales, the | The Book Symbolises learning, the Dragon is a Symbol of Wales, the Sword is indicative that many Squadron members later will join the Fighting Services. The Motto translates as "On the wings of learning". The Badge was granted in July 1965. | ||
[[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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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1965]] | [[Category:Granted 1965]] |
Latest revision as of 12:34, 13 November 2023
UNIVERSITY OF WALES AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE
History:Formed at St Athan on August 26, 1963.
Official blazon
In front of an open book azure/Or/argent a dragon rampant grasping with the dexter claw a sword argent hilted Or.
Motto: Ar esgyll dysg
Origin/meaning
The Book Symbolises learning, the Dragon is a Symbol of Wales, the Sword is indicative that many Squadron members later will join the Fighting Services. The Motto translates as "On the wings of learning". The Badge was granted in July 1965.
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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