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History: Formed on October 1, 1955.
History: Formed on October 1, 1955.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Station is near to Akrotiri Lake, a breeding ground for Flamingoes. The badge was granted in August 1957.
The Station is near to Akrotiri Lake, a breeding ground for Flamingoes. The badge was granted in August 1957.
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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.
[[Literature]]: Images 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 17:52, 18 January 2024

RAF STATION AKROTIRI, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on October 1, 1955.

Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Akrotiri, Royal Air Force

(Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Akrotiri, Royal Air Force

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A flamingo passant in represntation of water in base all proper.
Motto: Acra semper acria = The penninsula is always eager.

Origin/meaning

The Station is near to Akrotiri Lake, a breeding ground for Flamingoes. The badge was granted in August 1957.

Literature: Images 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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