Armament Practice Station, Acklington
Awarded: July 1951
Blazon: A Lion rampant Or supporting an open Book Azure/Or/Argent and holding in the dexter jamb an Arrow Or/Azure
Link: The lion is indicative of the fighting spirit essential for personnel to be trained in air-gunnery. The book symbolises the learning needed for this role, and the arrow the weapons the personnel of the unit must learn to use.
Date of Issue: July 1951
Motto: Latin: Peritiae semper studimus – Study always to be expert
History: Formed 1 May 1946. Disbanded 27 July 1956
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served at RAF Armament Practice Station Acklington