No 591 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

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NO 591 SIGNALS UNIT, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham June 1, 1952.


Coat of arms (crest) of the No 591 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force

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