HMS Merlin
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HMS MERLIN
History: The Name was used by Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle, Fife 1939-1953.
English | Green; over water barry wavy of two white and blue in base a merlin (Falco Columbarius) volant proper Motto: Per vigil usque volant |
Origin/meaning
The Badge show the namegiving Bird. The Motto translates as "Thoroughly watchful; he files continuosly". The Badge was approved on 23 May 1940.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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