RAF Station Syerston, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION SYERSTON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on April 12, 1939.

Official blazon

Surmounting a respresentation in grey of the ruins of Newark Castle two flashes of lightning in saltire Or at the points and in front thereof a torch argent enflamed gules/Or.
Motto: Praesta in officus = Excel in duties.

Origin/meaning

The Castle symbolises the granting of the Freedom of Newark to the Station. The Lightning Flashes symboliess the Wartime Bomber Station role. The present role as a Training Station is symbolised by the Torch. The badge was approved in January 1967.

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.