RAF Station Kalafrana, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION KALAFRANA, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in July 1916 on Malta.

Official blazon

A maltese cross argent/gules surmounted of an eagle volant Or.
Motto: Nunquam defuimus = We have never failed.

Origin/meaning

The Maltese Cross symbolise the location on Malta. The Eagle alludes to the early use by the Royal Naval Air Service. The badge was approved in April 1938.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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