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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge symbolises the Air-Sea Rescue Role. It was approved in January 1943.
The Badge symbolises the Air-Sea Rescue Role. It was approved in January 1943.
[[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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[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 12 November 2023

NO 281 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Hisotry: Formed at Ouston in March 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 281 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

The Head of a St Bernards dog affrontee proper pendant from the collar a barrel shaped flask argent/sable.
Motto: Volamus servaturi = We fly to save.

Origin/meaning

The Badge symbolises the Air-Sea Rescue Role. It was approved in January 1943.

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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