Fighter Command

Awarded: March 1948

Blazon: In front of a Portcullis Azure a Sword erect Or.

Link: The sword is indicative of the offensive role of the unit whilst the portcullis represents the defensive one.

Motto: Offence, Defence

History: Formed at Bentley Priory on 14 July 1936. Amalgamated with Bomber Command to form Strike Command on 1 May 1968

Commissioned by Colin F Musson and dedicated to ACM, the Lord Dowding GCB, GCVO, CMG, AOCinC, Fighter Command throughout the Battle of Britain, July 10 – October 31 1940, and to his Air & Ground Crews and to those in support who, together, emerged victorious. We will remember them.