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History: Formed on May 3, 1937. | History: Formed on May 3, 1937. | ||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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The Head of St Edmund allude to the nearby Bury St Edmunds (St Edmundsbury). The Arrow alludes to the Martyrdom of the Saint and also to the weapons carrie by the Fighters based at the Station. The | The Head of St Edmund allude to the nearby Bury St Edmunds (St Edmundsbury). The Arrow alludes to the Martyrdom of the Saint and also to the weapons carrie by the Fighters based at the Station. The badge was granted in June 1956. | ||
[[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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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1956]] | [[Category:Granted 1956]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 18 January 2024
RAF STATION HONINGTON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed on May 3, 1937.
 (Elizabeth II Version) |
 (Charles III Version) |
Official blazon
In front of two arrows in saltire points downwards a representation of the Head of St Edmund.
Motto: Pro anglia valens = Valiant for England.
Origin/meaning
The Head of St Edmund allude to the nearby Bury St Edmunds (St Edmundsbury). The Arrow alludes to the Martyrdom of the Saint and also to the weapons carrie by the Fighters based at the Station. The badge was granted in June 1956.
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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