No 399 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

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NO 399 SIGNALS UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Hammersley Hayes, Cheadle, Staffordshire December 1, 1952.


Coat of arms (crest) of the No 399 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

Badge: In front of two flashes in saltire a terrestial globe ensigned by an eagle's head issuant from the battlements of a tower.
Motto: Qui custodit = Who guards

Origin/meaning

The Globe is divided to symbolise Day and Night operations. The Eagle's Head issuant from a Tower symbolises watchfulness both here and abroad. The badge was granted in November 1955.

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