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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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RAF STATION LEUCHARS, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed in August 1, 1938.
Official blazon
In front of a fountain a St Andrews Cross argent firmriated azure overall a claymore point uppermost azure.
Motto: Attack and protect.
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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