Awarded: May 1947
Blazon: An Eagle’s leg erased proper holding in the claw a Sword in its Scabbard in bend Gules hilted Sable
Link: The group symbolises its close association with the Army Airborne forces, both paratroops and glider pilots, by adopting as its badge an eagle’s leg grasping a sword to indicate the Army being carried into action by units of the group.
Motto: Par nobil of fratri – A noble pair of brothers.
History: Initially formed at Netheravon on 11 October 1943, disbanding at Upavon on 1 February 1951. It re-formed as No 38 (Air Support) Group at Upavon on 1 January 1960 disbanding there once more by being merged into No 1 Group on 17 November 1983. It finally re-formed at High Wycombe on 1 November 1992 and remains current. (2011)
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 38 Group