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History: The Station is believed to have formed on 15 September 1916.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of a pentagon point in base the upper edge embattled and divided fesswise at the lateral points vert and bleu celeste a Roman Centurion's helmet in bend sinister Or pöumed gules.</br>
Motto: Vigilance and knowledge.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Pentagon allude to the Castle Hills located near the Boundary of the Station. The Roman Centurion's Helmet is indicative of a Military Base once occupied by the Romans and in present day by the RAF. The Colouring is indicative of the Hills and Rivers nearby.


[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest.  
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.  


{{media}}Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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