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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Motto in Latin translates as "Steadfastly with winged sword". The badge was approved on 25 april 1944.
The Motto in Latin translates as "Steadfastly with winged sword". The Badge was approved on 25 april 1944.





Latest revision as of 14:10, 10 November 2023

NO 881 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1941 at Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent as a Fleet Fighter Squadron with Grumman Martlets. Disbanded in 1945.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 881 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; a base barry wavy of four white and blue a sword in pale white winged gold.

Motto: Ense constantur alato.

Origin/meaning

The Motto in Latin translates as "Steadfastly with winged sword". The Badge was approved on 25 april 1944.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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