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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Lion is from the Arms of the nearby Town of [[Stamford]]. The Triple queued tail alludes to the three Wing and three Commands that have been part of the Station's history. The detached chain alludes to the Squadron relased from the Station to operate independently. The badge was granted in August 1955.
The Lion is from the Arms of the nearby Town of [[Stamford]]. The Triple queued tail alludes to the three Wing and three Commands that have been part of the Station's history. The detached chain alludes to the Squadron relased from the Station to operate independently. The badge was granted in August 1955.
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[[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.
[[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.

Revision as of 08:58, 6 April 2023

RAF STATION WITTERING, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on April 11, 1938.

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

Official blazon

A lion rampant triple qued collared with a chain detached therefrom.
Motto: Strength is freedom.

Origin/meaning

The Lion is from the Arms of the nearby Town of Stamford. The Triple queued tail alludes to the three Wing and three Commands that have been part of the Station's history. The detached chain alludes to the Squadron relased from the Station to operate independently. The badge was granted in August 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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