RAF Station Gan, Royal Air Force

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History: Formed on February 1, 1957 and closed March 29, 1976. The former Station is now Gan International Airport, Maldives.

Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Gan, Royal Air Force
RAF STATION GAN, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English A brown and green palm tree irradiated Or.

Motto: En route.

Origin/meaning

The Palm Tree is indicative is indicative of the location in the Tropics. The irradiation alludes to the Unit within the Communications Network of the Royal Air Force. The badge was granted in July 1965.


Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


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