RAF Station High Wycombe, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION HIGH WYCOMBE, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on April 1, 1953.

Coat of arms (crest) of the RAF Station High Wycombe, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A thunderbolt gules (carged Or winged azure) supported by two light grey pillars.
Motto: Non sibi = Not for ourselves.

Origin/meaning

The Pillars alludes to the support given to Bomber Command, symbolised by the Thunderbolt. The badge was granted in August 1966.

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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