RAF Station Binbrook, Royal Air Force

RAF STATION BINBROOK, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed on June 27, 1940. It was closed in 1992.

Official blazon

On a mound a lion statant guardant azure charged on the shoulder with a fleur de lys Or.
Motto: United we strike.

Origin/meaning

The Mound symbolises that the Station is situated on a Hill. The Lion symbolises Fighting spirit. The fleur de lys is from the Arms of Lincoln near which the Station is located. The badge was granted in July 1951.

Literature: Image from https://www.ebay.com/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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