University of Wales Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
UNIVERSITY OF WALES AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE
History:Formed at St Athan on August 26, 1963.
Official blazon
In front of an open book azure/Or/argent a dragon rampant grasping with the dexter claw a sword argent hilted Or.
Motto: Ar esgyll dysg
Origin/meaning
The Book Symbolises learning, the Dragon is a Symbol of Wales, the Sword is indicative that many Squadron members later will join the Fighting Services. The Motto translates as "On the wings of learning". The Badge was granted in July 1965.
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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