No 357 Squadron, Royal Air Force

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

NO 357 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Chaklala in February 1944.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 357 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A crocodile proper.
Motto: Mortem hostibus.

Origin/meaning

The Role of the Squadron was clndestine dropping of Men and Equipment. The Crocodile represents these Stealthy and deadly attacks on the Enemy in Burma. The Motto translates as ”We bring death to the enemy”. The Badge was approved in May 1947.

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.

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
United Kingdom.jpg
British heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom
Unitedkingdom-flag.gif
  • Overseas possessions
  • Total pages in the British section : 16,284
  • Total images in the British section : 9,338

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us


© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=No_357_Squadron,_Royal_Air_Force&oldid=3575153"