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History:Formed at Sea Houses in august 1918 and reformed at Catterick in November 1940. | |||
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In front of an anchor azure a ferret's head erased argent.<br> | |||
Motto: Addimus vim viribus. | |||
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The Anchor recalls the Convoy Escort Duty undertaken in World War I. The Ferret alludes to the Intruder Operations flown in World War II, the Ferret being known for seeking out its prey on its Opponents Ground. The Motto translates as Strength to strength. The Badge was approved in March 1948. | |||
[[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. | [[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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[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 31 October 2023
NO 256 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History:Formed at Sea Houses in august 1918 and reformed at Catterick in November 1940.
Official blazon
In front of an anchor azure a ferret's head erased argent.
Motto: Addimus vim viribus.
Origin/meaning
The Anchor recalls the Convoy Escort Duty undertaken in World War I. The Ferret alludes to the Intruder Operations flown in World War II, the Ferret being known for seeking out its prey on its Opponents Ground. The Motto translates as Strength to strength. The Badge was approved in March 1948.
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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