Thorney Island
Blazon: On a base of Thorn Branches a Lapwing all proper
Link: The Lapwing was chosen because it frequents the airfield and surrounding pastures around Thorney Island and by its service to mankind in helping to maintain the balance of nature it could be said to epitomise the Station’s role ‘to serve’. The thorns are a play on the station’s name.
Date of Issue: September 1971
Motto: Fly to assist
History: The station was taken over from the Contractor on 30 August 1937, its HQ was established on 3 February 1938 and it closed on 31 March 1976
Sponsored by Anthony Wright and dedicated to all who were trained at No.2 Air Navigation School, RAF Thorney Island