RAF Station Lossiemouth, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION LOSSIEMOUTH, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on April 1, 1939.


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

Official blazon

Alighting upon two claymores argent hilted gules in saltire a snowy owl proper affronty wings expanded and inverted.
Motto: Thoir an aire = To be watchful.

Origin/meaning

The Snowy Owl is only found in Scotland har eyes able to see in light 100 times less than man. It thus alludes to the Airborne Early Waring Role of No 8 Squadron, which was based here. The Claymores further alludes to the Scottish location of the Station. The badge was granted in May 1974.

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.

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