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History: Raised at Hounslow in November 1915. | History: Raised at Hounslow in November 1915. | ||
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The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936. | The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936. | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[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]] | ||
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[[Category:Granted 1936]] | [[Category:Granted 1936]] |
Latest revision as of 17:22, 6 November 2023
NO 27 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Hounslow in November 1915.
(Queen Elizabeth II Version) |
(King Charles III Version) |
Official blazon
An elephant vert.
Motto:Quam celerrime ad astra
Origin/meaning
The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936.
Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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