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History: Formed at Aliminni, Italy in April 1918.
History: Formed in Cattewater in August 1918.


[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]]  
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]]  


===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of an anchor Or two swords in saltire argent (pomelled and hilted Or) the points uppermost.<br>
A three headed hydra gules / Or.<br>
Motto: We guide the sword.
Motto: Ad finem


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Squadron was originally part of the Royal Naval Air Service hence the anchor. It later become associated with the Army as indicated by the Swords. The Badge was approved in August 1940.
The Hydra was famed for being the most difficult creatures to destroy. The Motto translates as ”To the end”. The Badge was approved in June 1941.




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Latest revision as of 09:45, 29 October 2023

NO 238 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in Cattewater in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 238 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A three headed hydra gules / Or.
Motto: Ad finem

Origin/meaning

The Hydra was famed for being the most difficult creatures to destroy. The Motto translates as ”To the end”. The Badge was approved in June 1941.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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