No 845 Squadron, FAA

NO 845 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1943 at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, USA as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron. Reformed 1954 with Westland Whirlwind Helicopters. Now trains Naval and Marine Pilots for working with the Royal Marines.

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a dragonfly in bend volent proper. Motto: Audio hostem.

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "I hear the enemy", alluding to the dipping sonar used in Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Badge was approved on 12 May 1955,

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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