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The Role of the Squadron was Anti-Aircraft Co- | The Role of the Squadron was Anti-Aircraft Co-operation which is symbolised by the Bird-Bolts in the colours of the Royal Artillery. The Wings represents the Squadron. The Badge was approved in November 1944. | ||
[[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. 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. |
Latest revision as of 17:42, 12 November 2023
NO 285 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Wrexham in Decmeber 1941
Official blazon
In front of a pair of wings elevated and conjoined in base Or two bird bolts in saltire azure and gules the bolt uppermost.
Motto: Respice finem.
Origin/meaning
The Role of the Squadron was Anti-Aircraft Co-operation which is symbolised by the Bird-Bolts in the colours of the Royal Artillery. The Wings represents the Squadron. The Badge was approved in November 1944.
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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