No 176 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 176 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Dumdum, India in January 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 176 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Official blazon
English In front of a crescent argent an eagles claw Or, the leg azure, holding an Indian dagger argent hilted Or in bend, the point to the dexter.

Motto: Nocte custodimus

Origin/meaning

The Crescent symbolises night fighting. The Eagle's claw stands for the fighter role and the Dagger symbolises the location and Defence of India. The Motto translates as "We keep the night watch". The Badge was approved in January 1943.


Literature: 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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