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History: Formed at Algiers in April 1943.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
 
In front of a Maltese Cross gules a lifebuoy argent.<br>
Motto: Attende et vigila


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Life-Buoy symbolises the Air-Sea Rescue Role. The Maltese Cross symbolises the location to Malta. The Motto translates as "Be alert and on guard". The Badge was approved in February 1945.


 
[[Literature]]: Image from picclick.com. 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.
[[Literature]]: Image from picclick.com


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Revision as of 12:23, 1 November 2023

NO 283 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Algiers in April 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 283 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a Maltese Cross gules a lifebuoy argent.
Motto: Attende et vigila

Origin/meaning

The Life-Buoy symbolises the Air-Sea Rescue Role. The Maltese Cross symbolises the location to Malta. The Motto translates as "Be alert and on guard". The Badge was approved in February 1945.

Literature: Image from picclick.com. 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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