No 280 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force
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NO 280 SIGNALS UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Akrotiri, Cyprus June 25, 1956.
Official blazon
Badge: In front of a fountain a cat's face Or
Motto: = Eyes of a Cat.
Origin/meaning
The Fountain symbolises both the location near the Sea and Radio Waves. The Cat alludes to the location at the Cape Gata (Cape of Cats) on Cyprus. It alludes to watchfulness. The badge was granted in September 1960. Unfortunately we have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms yet.
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