RAF Station Shawbury, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION SHAWBURY, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Official blazon

A roundel azure environed of an annulet Or surmounted of three lions faces 2 and 1.
Motto: Doceo duco volo = I teach, i guide, I fly.

Origin/meaning

The lions come from the Arms of the nearby Borough of Shawbury. The annulet symbolises the Students of the Station's Schools that come from around the World. The badge was granted in December 1986.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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