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History: The Station is believed to have formed on 15 September 1916. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of a pentagon point in base the upper edge embattled and divided fesswise at the lateral points vert and bleu celeste a Roman Centurion's helmet in bend sinister Or pöumed gules.</br> | |||
Motto: Vigilance and knowledge. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Pentagon allude to the Castle Hills located near the Boundary of the Station. The Roman Centurion's Helmet is indicative of a Military Base once occupied by the Romans and in present day by the RAF. The Colouring is indicative of the Hills and Rivers nearby. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. | [[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. | ||
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Revision as of 13:56, 29 June 2023
RAF STATION CATTERICK, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: The Station is believed to have formed on 15 September 1916.
Official blazon
In front of a pentagon point in base the upper edge embattled and divided fesswise at the lateral points vert and bleu celeste a Roman Centurion's helmet in bend sinister Or pöumed gules.
Motto: Vigilance and knowledge.
Origin/meaning
The Pentagon allude to the Castle Hills located near the Boundary of the Station. The Roman Centurion's Helmet is indicative of a Military Base once occupied by the Romans and in present day by the RAF. The Colouring is indicative of the Hills and Rivers nearby.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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