90th anniversary of RAF Mildenhall marked by unveiling of new station crest, ‘Tudor Crown’

Photo By Karen Abeyasekere | Royal Air Force Air Commodore Claire O’Grady, left, Deputy Air Officer Commanding No. 2 Group, and U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, prepare to unveil the new station crest – the Tudor Crown – at an event for Vice Lord-Lieutenants, Deputy Lieutenants, High Sheriffs, RAF representatives and other invited guests from the local community at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 9, 2024. The Tudor Crown, used by HRH King Charles III, replaced the St. Edward’s Crown formerly used by HRH Queen Elizabeth II and will be placed on the tails of all 100th ARW KC-135 Stratotankers. The event also marked the 90th anniversary of RAF Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)  

RAF MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

10.16.2024

Story by Karen Abeyasekere 

100th Air Refueling Wing   

A new station crest -- the Tudor Crown -- is unveiled at an event for Vice Lord-Lieutenants, Deputy Lieutenants, High Sheriffs, RAF representatives and other invited guests from the local community at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 9, 2024. The Tudor Crown, used by HRH King Charles III, replaced the St. Edward’s Crown formerly used by HRH Queen Elizabeth II and will be placed on the tails of all 100th ARW KC-135 Stratotankers. The event also marked the 90th anniversary of RAF Mildenhall.

• Date Taken: 10.16.2024
• Date Posted: 10.18.2024 07:31
• Story ID: 483398
• Location: RAF MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, GB