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RAF Station Digby, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION DIGBY, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on August 13, 1937.

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

Official blazon

In front of amaple leaf Or a crane rising proper (argent)
Motto: Icarus renatus = Icarus reborn.

Origin/meaning

The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The badge was granted in July 1954.


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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