HMS Gannet

HMS GANNET

History: Name used by Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton, Northern Ireland 1943-1971. The Name was then transferred to RNAS Prestwick in Scotland.

Official blazon

English

Blue; a Northern Gannet volant proper. Motto: Hostes piscamus

Origin/meaning

The Canting Badge was approved on 21 June 1947.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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