No 547 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Heraldry of the World

British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

Arms of Counties Arms of cities and towns Heraldry in England Heraldry in Scotland Heraldry in Wales Heraldry in Northern Ireland Channel Islands Ecclesiastical heraldry Educational heraldry Institutional heraldry Corporate heraldry Military heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Collector's items Overseas possessions Total pages in the British section : 15,572 Total images in the British section : 9,351

NO 547 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Holmesley south in October 1942.

Official blazon

A kingfisher diving proper.
Motto: Celer ad caedendum = Swift to strike.

Origin/meaning

The Kingfisher is known its speed and accuracy in catchingFfish underwater. This Indicates the Anti Submarine Role of the Squadron. The badge was granted in April 1944.

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