Awarded: November 1973
Blazon: In front of an Annulet surmounted of four fir cones points outwards all vert a Harrier in hovering flight Or
Link: The bird is intended to allude to the Station’s primary role and to commemorate that it was from RAF Wildenrath that this unique aircraft, the VTOL harrier, was first introduced into Germany. The annulet is indicative of a Base or Station and the four fir cones placed at the cardinal points represent the watchfulness of the station on all sides as well as its location in a wooded area.
Motto: German: Immer bereit – Always ready.
History: Opened 15 January 1952 – Closed 1 April 1992
Commissioned by Michael J. Hall, RAF, (Tour 1983-1985) and dedicated to the Station’s fallen. 2012 Anno Domini.