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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The badge was granted in February 1951.
The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The Badge was granted in February 1951.
 
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
 
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[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 13 November 2023

OXFORD UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE

History: Formed at Oxford on October 11, 1925.

Coat of arms (crest) of the Oxford University Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Official blazon

In front of a Bedels staff argent and sword argent hilted Or in saltire an open book gules.
Motto: = I walk the skies and keep my thoughts on the sun.

Origin/meaning

The Book and Staff alludes to the University. The Sword is indicative of the Military Role for which the Students train. The Badge was granted in February 1951.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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