HMS Blackcap, Royal Navy

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HMS BLACKCAP, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Blackcap, Royal Navy

Official blazon

Blue; a blackcap (Sylvia Atricapilla) volant proper.

Origin/meaning

A warbler known to the Saxons for its song. Name given to Royal Naval Air Station Stretton, Warrington 1942-1958. The badge was approved on 18 December 1947.

Literature: Image from royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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