Awarded: September 1948
Blazon: In front of a Sprig of Oak proper a Rose Argent
Link: The station is situated astride the county boundary of Nottinghamshire and the west Riding of York. The sprig of oak is embodied in the badge to suggest Nottinghamshire, the arms of the county council of which include an oak tree and the rose represents Yorkshire.
Motto: Latin: Usque ad coelum fines – Extending as far as the sky
History: Opened in August 1936 and closed on 1 January 1997
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served at RAF Station Finningley.
Further Reading …
History of RAF Finningley
Ken Delve
Tri Service Magazines
Paperback 38pp