RAF Station Abingdon, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION ABINGDON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Opened on September 1, 1932.

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

Official blazon

A fountain surmounted of a cross patonce Or in front therof in bende a sword point upwards argent Or.
Motto: Proudly.

Origin/meaning

The Cross is from the arms of the borough of Abingdon. The Fountain alludes to the River Thames located near the Station. The Sword indicates the fighting spirit of the Station. The badge was granted in March 1955.


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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