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History: Formed in September 1, 1924.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of two shepherds crooks Or turned invards and in saltire a sword argent hilted Or erect between two flashes of lightning gules fesswise.<br>
Motto: Protect.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Shepherds' Crooks alludes to the Air Traffic Control role of the Station. The Sword symbolises the Air Defence Role. The Lightnings is indicative of the importance of electronics in modern Communications. The badge was granted in November 1972.
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest.
{{media}}Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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