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History: Formed on April 1, 1953.
History:Formed on April 1, 1953.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
A thunderbolt gules (carged Or winged azure) supported by two light grey pillars.<br>
A thunderbolt gules (carged Or winged azure) supported by two light grey pillars.<br>
Motto: Non sibi = Not for ourselves.
Motto:Non sibi = Not for ourselves.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Pillars alludes to the support given to Bomber Command, symbolised by the Thunderbolt. The Badge was granted in August 1966.
The Pillars alludes to the support given to Bomber Command, symbolised by the Thunderbolt. The badge was granted in August 1966.
 
[[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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[[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.
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
[[Category:Granted 1966]]
[[Category:Granted 1966]]
[[Category:Thunderbolts]]
[[Category:Pillars]]

Latest revision as of 11:53, 10 August 2024

RAF STATION HIGH WYCOMBE, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed on April 1, 1953.

Coat of arms (crest) of the RAF Station High Wycombe, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A thunderbolt gules (carged Or winged azure) supported by two light grey pillars.
Motto:Non sibi = Not for ourselves.

Origin/meaning

The Pillars alludes to the support given to Bomber Command, symbolised by the Thunderbolt. The badge was granted in August 1966.

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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