RAF Station Staxton Wold, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION STAXTON WOLD, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974.

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

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

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

In front of two arrows gules in saltire points upwards a roundel per pale argent and sable charged with a cresset counter charged and enflamed gules.
Motto: Vigilamus et defendimus = we watch and we ward.

Origin/meaning

The cresset is a warning device and symbolises a Radar Station. It also is alink to the former Parent Station Patrington. The Arrows symbolises active defence. The badge was granted in April 1978.

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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