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History: The Squadron was formed at Farnborough in 1912. | History: The Squadron was formed at Farnborough in 1912. | ||
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The Divided Sun symbolises the fact that the Squadron was a pioneer of night flying. The Lightning Flash indicates the Wireless Section that was part of the Squadron. The badge was granted by King Edward VIII in May 1936. | The Divided Sun symbolises the fact that the Squadron was a pioneer of night flying. The Lightning Flash indicates the Wireless Section that was part of the Squadron. The badge was granted by King Edward VIII in May 1936. | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | ||
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Revision as of 15:19, 6 November 2023
NO 4 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: The Squadron was formed at Farnborough in 1912.
 (Queen Elizabeth II Version) |
 (King Charles III Version) |
Official blazon
A sun in splendour divided per bend gules and sable by a flash of lightning Or.
Motto: In futurum videre = To see into the future.
Origin/meaning
The Divided Sun symbolises the fact that the Squadron was a pioneer of night flying. The Lightning Flash indicates the Wireless Section that was part of the Squadron. The badge was granted by King Edward VIII in May 1936.
Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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