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History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham  June 1, 1952.
History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham  June 1, 1952.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the Badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The badge was granted in November 1955.
The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The badge was granted in November 1955.
 
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 5 November 2023

NO 591 SIGNALS UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham June 1, 1952.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 591 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 591 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)


Official blazon

Badge: A Kingfisher proper.
Motto: Vigilanter = Vigilantly

Origin/meaning

The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The badge was granted in November 1955.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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