RAF Station West Raynham, Royal Air Force: Difference between revisions

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History: Formed in 1939 but not made an Station officialy until October 12, 1962.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of a Suffolk Punches head (brown) erased at the neck charged with a grenade sable fired gules/or a sword argent hilted Or in bend sinister.<br>
Motto: Probate et labore = By honesty and toil.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Grenade and Sword symbolises the Bomber and Fighter Aircraft stationed at West Raynham. The Horses head symbolises a straong animal native to the area. The Badge was granted in July 1964.
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