No 854 Squadron, FAA
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NO 854 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1944 at Naval Air Station Squantum, Massachusetts, USA as a Grumman Avenger equipped Torpedo-bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron for HMS Illustrious in the British Pacific Fleet until December 1945. Reforemd in 1982 from A Flight of No 849 Squadron.
English | Blue; fro base wavy barry wavy of four white and blue a sword in pale silver surmounted by a lion passant reguardant winged gold armed and langued red. Motto: Audentes fortuna juvat |
Origin/meaning
The Latin Motto translates as "Fortune helps the daring". The Badge was approved on 16 May 1946.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.
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