No 193 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 193 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Harrowbeer in December 1942.

Official blazon

A Montague's harrier volant gules carrying a grenade Or fired gules.
Motto: Aera et terram imperare = To govern the air and the earth.

Origin/meaning

The Harrier symbolises the Army co-operation work of the Squadron. The Grenade symbolises the Fighter-Bomber role. The badge was granted in 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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