RAF Station Greenock, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION GREENOCK, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in October 1940.

Official blazon

A mast and sail of a ship.
Motto: A'cumail suas n'as fhearr = Best maintained only.

Origin/meaning

The badge is indicative of the Flying Boats beeing served by the Station. It was granted in April 1953.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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