This is a commemorative mug featuring the emblem and history of RAF Hemswell, manufactured by Norfolk China. The mug prominently displays the Royal Air Force Station Hemswell crest with the motto "BOLD AND TENACIOUS". The reverse side provides a concise history of RAF Hemswell, stating it "Opened 1936", lists "Aircraft flown from Hemswell: Hind, Audax, Anson, Blenheim, Overstrand, Hampden, Wellington, Lancaster, Mosquito, Lincoln and Canberra.", mentions "1958 - 1963 Thor Missiles", and notes it "Closed as an air base. 1967".
This distinctive mug is crafted from fine china, featuring a crisp white finish complemented by elegant gold-coloured accents around the rim and on the handle. It serves as a tribute to the legacy of RAF Hemswell and the aircraft and personnel associated with it. The base is marked "Norfolk China Norwich England", indicating its origin and maker. This listing includes the one RAF Hemswell commemorative mug as pictured.