Awarded: February 1968

Blazon: In front of an Annulet wavy Azure two Flashes of Lightning in saltire Gules overall a Sword erect point upwards enfiled of an Astral crown all Or.

Link: The badge represents the maritime, signals and fighting roles now undertaken by the new Command in the form of the wavy annulet, lightning flashes from the badge of Bomber Command and the sword from that of Fighter Command.

Motto: Defend and strike.

History: Formed on 30 April 1968 by merging Bomber and fighter Commands at Bentley Priory, absorbed Air Support Command on 1 September 1972 and remains current.

Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who have served with Strike Command.