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History: Formed on March 3, 1915.
History: Formed on March 3, 1915.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Sword is indicative of the Wartime association with the Fighter Command, while the Wheel represents the Air Transport Role of the Unit. The Badge was granted in April 1962.
The Sword is indicative of the Wartime association with the Fighter Command, while the Wheel represents the Air Transport Role of the Unit. The badge was granted in April 1962.
 
[[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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[[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.
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
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[[Category:Granted 1962]]

Latest revision as of 17:44, 18 January 2024

RAF STATION NORTHOLT, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on March 3, 1915.

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

(Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of RAF Station Northolt, Royal Air Force

(Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A sword argent pommelled Or point upwards the blade surmounted of a wheel azure rimmed and nailed Or.
Motto: Aur portare aut pugnare prompti = Ready to carry of fight.

Origin/meaning

The Sword is indicative of the Wartime association with the Fighter Command, while the Wheel represents the Air Transport Role of the Unit. The badge was granted in April 1962.

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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