Awarded: January 1939
Blazon: In front of a Torch Or enflamed proper a Rose Argent seeded and barbed proper
Link: The rose indicates the location of the unit in Yorkshire whilst the torch indicates learning.
Motto: Latin: Altiore peto – I seek higher things
History: Formed as RAF Practice Camp in May ‘29 at Catfoss was renamed Armament Training Stn No 1 on 1 April ‘38 before being absorbed into No 3 Air Observers School at Aldergrove in September ‘39
Sponsored by Mr Rodney Robinson and dedicated to the members of No 2 (Coastal) OTU Central Gunnery School Catfoss Units.