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The Nightjar is a Bird active at Night, thus symbolising the activities of the Squadron. The | The Nightjar is a Bird active at Night, thus symbolising the activities of the Squadron. The badge was granted in March 1938. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. 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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Latest revision as of 14:24, 12 November 2023
NO 214 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Couderkerque in March 1918 as No 14 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Becoming on 1 April 1918 No 214 Squadron, Royal Air Force.
Title: Federated Malay States.
Official blazon
Badge: A nightjar volant affrontee proper.
Motto: Ultor in umbris = Avenging in the shadows.
Origin/meaning
The Nightjar is a Bird active at Night, thus symbolising the activities of the Squadron. The badge was granted in March 1938.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. 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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