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The lion appears in the 13th century Arms of the Earl of Cornwall who was the Lord of Manor of Benson and is therfore a link with the location. The escallop is an old device signifying pilgrimage which is relevant to the Air Transport role of the Station. The | The lion appears in the 13th century Arms of the Earl of Cornwall who was the Lord of Manor of Benson and is therfore a link with the location. The escallop is an old device signifying pilgrimage which is relevant to the Air Transport role of the Station. The badge was granted in August 1955. | ||
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RAF STATION BENSON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed in February 1939.
Official blazon
In front of an escallop a lion rampant.
Motto: Spectemur agendo = Let us be known by our actions.
Origin/meaning
The lion appears in the 13th century Arms of the Earl of Cornwall who was the Lord of Manor of Benson and is therfore a link with the location. The escallop is an old device signifying pilgrimage which is relevant to the Air Transport role of the Station. The badge was granted in August 1955.
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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.