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History: The Station is believed to have formed on 15 September 1916. | History: The Station is believed to have formed on 15 September 1916. It was closed on 30 June 1994. | ||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===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. | 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. The Badge was approved in March 1971. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. | [[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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[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Helmets]] | [[Category:Helmets]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1971]] | |||