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History: Formed in August 1, 1938.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of a fountain a St Andrews Cross argent firmriated azure overall a claymore point uppermost azure.<br>
Motto: Attack and protect.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Fountain alludes to the parent Coastal Command. The St andrews Cross symbolises the location to Scotland and the Claymore symbolises the fighting spirit of the Scottish People, it beeing a weapon of the Area. The Badge was granted in 1951.
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