Lakenheath
Blazon: Issuant from an Astral Crown Or the upper part of an Ionic Pillar proper thereon an Eagle affrontee wings extended the head lowered an to the sinister of the first
Link: This badge is a Close Copy of the badge granted to Support Command which supported other RAF Commands and units, other Services and certain government departments and this function was symbolised by the pillar supporting the eagle and command status being indicated by the Astral Crown.
Date of Issue: This Close Copy of Support Command’s badge was authorised in July 1988
Motto: Latin: Ut aquilae volent – That eagles may fly
History: RAF Station Lakenheath opened as sub-site to Mildenhall 1 March 1943and was transferred to USAF use on 28 April 1951 and remains current.
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served at RAF Station Lakenheath