RAF Station Honington, Royal Air Force
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RAF STATION HONINGTON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed on May 3, 1937.
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: 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.