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Revision as of 10:18, 9 October 2024

History: First formed in 1944 at Naval Air Station Squantum, Massachusetts, USA as a Grumman Avenger equipped Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron for HMS Indomitable for the final 16 months of World War Two. Reformed in 1982 from B Flight of No 849 Squadron.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 857 Squadron, FAA
NO 857 SQUADRON, FAA

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Official blazon
English Blue; issuant from water barry wavy of six white and blue a dexter hand erect proper grasping a short sword white pommel and hilt gold.

Motto: Animis opbusque parati.


Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "Prepared in mind and hearts". The Badge was approved on 14 October 1944.


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

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