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History: Formed in July 1916 on Malta.
History:Formed in July 1916 on Malta.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
A maltese cross argent/gules surmounted of an eagle volant Or.<br>
A maltese cross argent/gules surmounted of an eagle volant Or.<br>
Motto: Nunquam defuimus = We have never failed.
Motto:Nunquam defuimus = We have never failed.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
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[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
[[Literature]]:Image from ebay.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.


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Latest revision as of 11:54, 10 August 2024

RAF STATION KALAFRANA, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed in July 1916 on Malta.

Coat of arms (crest) of the RAF Station Kalafrana, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A maltese cross argent/gules surmounted of an eagle volant Or.
Motto:Nunquam defuimus = We have never failed.

Origin/meaning

The Maltese Cross symbolise the location on Malta. The Eagle alludes to the early use by the Royal Naval Air Service. The badge was approved in April 1938.


Literature:Image from ebay.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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