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History: Formed on May 7, 1941. In 1957 it was transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force and on June 30, 1988 to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of a kris argent in bend point upwards a hornet proper.<br> | |||
Motto: Sarang serta sengat = The nest with the sting. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Hornet is believed to be the most aggresive insect common to Malaya and therefore it alludes to the possible spirit of the Station. The Kris a local Sword is indicative of the location of the Station to Malaya. | |||
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