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History: Formed in August 1, 1938.
 
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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of a fountain a St Andrews Cross argent firmriated azure overall a claymore point uppermost azure.<br>
Motto: Attack and protect.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Fountain alludes to the parent Coastal Command. The St andrews Cross symbolises the location to Scotland and the Claymore symbolises the fighting spirit of the Scottish People, it beeing a weapon of the Area. The badge was granted in 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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[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
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[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
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[[Category:Granted 1951]]

Latest revision as of 18:19, 18 January 2024

RAF STATION LEUCHARS, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in August 1, 1938.

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

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

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

In front of a fountain a St Andrews Cross argent firmriated azure overall a claymore point uppermost azure.
Motto: Attack and protect.

Origin/meaning

The Fountain alludes to the parent Coastal Command. The St andrews Cross symbolises the location to Scotland and the Claymore symbolises the fighting spirit of the Scottish People, it beeing a weapon of the Area. The badge was granted in 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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