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History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974. | History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974. | ||
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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. | 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]]: | [[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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RAF STATION STAXTON WOLD, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: In use since December 1938 but not made a Station until April 1, 1974.
(Elizabeth II Version) |
(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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