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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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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===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 | 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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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1936]] | [[Category:Granted 1936]] |
Latest 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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