RAF Station Aldergrove, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION ALDERGROVE, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Opened 28 January 1936.

Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Aldergrove, Royal Air Force

(Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Aldergrove, Royal Air Force

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A dexter hand holding a tudor rose.
Motto: Ours to hold.

Origin/meaning

The Red Hand is the badge of Ulster, the Rose represents England the whole Badge indicating the close ties between English and Irish personnel. The badge was granted in November 1951.

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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