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Longbenton

Blazon: In front of two Flashes in saltire Gules a Tower triple-towered Or

Link: The castle symbolises the unit’s function of defence and storage of equipment. It is also included in the Arms of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and suggests the unit’s location. The flashes are to suggest the use of electricity in the function of defence.

Date of Issue: June 1956

Motto: Latin: Volens et potens – Willing and able

History: Opened 14 August 1939 Closed 1 September 1957

Sponsored by Just wood and dedicated to all who served at RAF Station Long Benton