RAF Station Sharjah, Royal Air Force: Difference between revisions

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History: Formed May 1, 1943.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In fron of a khunjar sable detalied Or an Arabian fort Or.<br>
Motto: Min al-barr ila al-sama = From the land to the sky.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Fort represents a base of operations, staging post and a support base all being roles undertaken by the Station. The Khunjar symbolises the location of the station. The Badge was granted in August 1962.
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