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[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons
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NO 153 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised Ballyherbert in October 1941.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 153 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a six pointed star argent a bat sable.

Origin/meaning

The Star is from the Arms of Northern Ireland, where the Squadron operated. It also served in North Africa, where Bats are indigenous. It also symbolises the Nightfighting Role. The Motto translates as "Seeing by night". The badge was granted in October 1944.


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