RAF Station Benson, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION BENSON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in February 1939.

Official blazon

In front of an escallop a lion rampant.
Motto: Spectemur agendo = Let us be known by our actions.

Origin/meaning

The lion appears in the 13th century Arms of the Earl of Cornwall who was the Lord of Manor of Benson and is therfore a link with the location. The escallop is an old device signifying pilgrimage which is relevant to the Air Transport role of the Station. The badge was granted in August 1955.

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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