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The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The badge was granted in February 1945. | The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The badge was granted in February 1945. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ | [[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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NO 249 (GOLD COAST) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
Hisotry: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.
Official blazon
In front of a besant an elephant passant sable armed argent.
Motto: Pugnis et calcibus = With fists and heels.
Origin/meaning
The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The badge was granted in February 1945.
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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