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The Winged plate with the St George's Cross symbolise World War I service in Palestine. It was then based near the reputed burrial site of the Saint. The Motto is from the Koran and was suggested of Emir Abdullah of Transjordan. | The Winged plate with the St George's Cross symbolise World War I service in Palestine. It was then based near the reputed burrial site of the Saint. The Motto is from the Koran and was suggested of Emir Abdullah of Transjordan. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 6 April 2023
NO 14 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Shoreham, Sussex on 3 February 1915.
Official blazon
A winged plate (the wings Or) charged with a cross gules throughout surmounted by the head and shoulders of a suit of armour proper.
Motto: in Arabic translating as I spread my wings and keep my promise.
Origin/meaning
The Winged plate with the St George's Cross symbolise World War I service in Palestine. It was then based near the reputed burrial site of the Saint. The Motto is from the Koran and was suggested of Emir Abdullah of Transjordan.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence