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The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the | The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The badge was granted in November 1955. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence |
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NO 591 SIGNALS UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham June 1, 1952.
Official blazon
Badge: A Kingfisher proper.
Motto: Vigilanter = Vigilantly
Origin/meaning
The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The badge was granted in November 1955.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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