No 644 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 644 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed Tarrant Rushton in February 1944.

Official blazon

In front of an increscent argent a Pegasus rampant gules.
Motto: Dentes draconis serimus = We sow dragons teeth.

Origin/meaning

The Pegasus symbolise the Role of Carrying Paratroopers. The Increscent symbolise Operations carried out at Night. The badge was granted in February 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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