No 84 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air Force

NO 84 OPERATIONAL TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Desborough in September 1943.

Official blazon

Badge: A sledge hammer sable and sword Or in saltire.
Motto: Weld well wield well.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the welding of trainees for operational duties. The Sledge-Hammer alludes to welding and the Sword to Operational Duties. The badge was granted in September 1944,

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