No 39 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 39 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Hounslow in April 1916.

Official blazon

A winged bomb vert.
Motto: Die noctuque.

Origin/meaning

The badge is based upon an old established one. The Motto translates as "By day and night". The Badges was granted in October 1936.

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