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The | The badge show the namegiving Bird. The Motto translates as "Thoroughly watchful; he files continuosly". The badge was approved on 23 May 1940. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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HMS MERLIN
History: The Name was used by Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle, Fife 1939-1953.
| English | Green; over water barry wavy of two white and blue in base a merlin (Falco Columbarius) volant proper Motto: Per vigil usque volant |
Origin/meaning
The badge show the namegiving Bird. The Motto translates as "Thoroughly watchful; he files continuosly". The badge was approved on 23 May 1940.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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