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The Gauntlet symbolise the Gloster Gauntlet Aircraft that the Squadron was flying at the time of granting of the Badge in October 1936. The Motto translates as "Strive to excel". | The Gauntlet symbolise the Gloster Gauntlet Aircraft that the Squadron was flying at the time of granting of the Badge in October 1936. The Motto translates as "Strive to excel". | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence |
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NO 17 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Gosport on 1 February 1915.
Official blazon
A gauntlet proper.
Motto: Excellere contende
Origin/meaning
The Gauntlet symbolise the Gloster Gauntlet Aircraft that the Squadron was flying at the time of granting of the Badge in October 1936. The Motto translates as "Strive to excel".
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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