RAF Station Gibraltar, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION GIBRALTAR, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed as North Front on September 26, 1939 and re-titled on January 27, 1967.

Official blazon

Issuant from from water barry wavy in base proper a key Or wards upwards and to the dexter.
Motto: Guard the gateway.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises Gibraltar as the Key to the Mediterranean. It was granted in April 1956.

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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