No 222 (Natal) Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 222 (NATAL) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Thasos in April 1918
Official blazon
A wildebeest sable crined and hooved Or, in full course.
Motto: Pambili bo
Origin/meaning
The Wildebeest is from the Arms of Natal, the inhabitants which raised enough money to equip a whole Squadron during World War II. The Motto in Zulu translates as ”Go straight ahead”. The Badge was approved in December 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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