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The arms were officially granted in 1971. | The arms were officially granted in 1971. | ||
The main element of the arms reflect the badge awarded to the unit in 1939. The border of green & white bars are from the Arms of [[Wiltshire]] which reflect the unit’s origin as part of the CFS at Upavon in 1914 and location at Boscombe Down since 1939. | The main element of the arms reflect the badge awarded to the unit in 1939. The border of green & white bars are from the Arms of [[Wiltshire]] which reflect the unit’s origin as part of the CFS at Upavon in 1914 and location at Boscombe Down since 1939. | ||
The arrow, representing true flight with the airman’s glove and gauntlet symbolise aeroplanes and armament. | The arrow, representing true flight with the airman’s glove and gauntlet symbolise aeroplanes and armament. |
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