RAF Station Leeming, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION LEEMING, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in June 1940.

Official blazon

A sword gules hilted argent erect the point uppermost.
Motto: Straight and true.

Origin/meaning

The Sword respresents the fighting instincts of the Units of the Station. The badge was granted in April 1942.

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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