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A warbler known to the Saxons for its song. Name given to Royal Naval Air Station Stretton, Warrington 1942-1958. The | A warbler known to the Saxons for its song. Name given to Royal Naval Air Station Stretton, Warrington 1942-1958. The badge was approved on 18 December 1947. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 7 November 2023
HMS BLACKCAP, ROYAL NAVY
Official blazon
Blue; a blackcap (Sylvia Atricapilla) volant proper.
Origin/meaning
A warbler known to the Saxons for its song. Name given to Royal Naval Air Station Stretton, Warrington 1942-1958. The badge was approved on 18 December 1947.
Literature: Image from royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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