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The Ermine is indicative that the Station is located near the Ermine Street. The Ermine is also a tenancious animal choosing often to fight to the death rather than abandon its attack. The badge was granted in October 1958. | The Ermine is indicative that the Station is located near the Ermine Street. The Ermine is also a tenancious animal choosing often to fight to the death rather than abandon its attack. The badge was granted in October 1958. | ||
[[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. | [[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. |
Revision as of 08:57, 6 April 2023
RAF STATION HEMSWELL, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Bulit in September 1918 and until December 29, 1936 known as Harpswell.
Official blazon
An ermine proper salient.
Motto: Bold and tenancious.
Origin/meaning
The Ermine is indicative that the Station is located near the Ermine Street. The Ermine is also a tenancious animal choosing often to fight to the death rather than abandon its attack. The badge was granted in October 1958.
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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