Wittering

Awarded: August 1955

Blazon: A Lion rampant triple queued Or collared with a Chain detached therefrom Sable.

Link: The lion comes from the town of Stamford. The detached collar indicates that units are released from the station to operate independently from base whilst the 3 tails allude to the 3 Wings and Commands which have been part of the station’s history.

Motto: Strength is freedom.

History: Opened as Stamford December 1916, became Wittering May 1924, remains current.

Commissioned by Mr Gordon Colver and dedicated to all past and present serving ground staff and aircrew.

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