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Latest revision as of 07:18, 2 August 2023
NO 83 BOMBER SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Montrose in January 1917.
Official blazon
An attire sable.
Origin/meaning
The Attire (antlers of a red deer) is used as an association woth Scotland (where Montrose is located). The six points alludes to the night in June 1918 when 6 DFC's where won in one action. The antlers are black to indicated night flying. The badge was granted in April 1938.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.
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