Oxford University Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

OXFORD UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE

History: Formed at Oxford on October 11, 1925.

Official blazon

In front of a Bedels staff argent and sword argent hilted Or in saltire an open book gules.
Motto: = I walk the skies and keep my thoughts on the sun.

Origin/meaning

The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The badge was granted in February 1951.

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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