No 37 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 37 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Woodham Mortimer in September 1916.

Official blazon

A heron volant azure.

Origin/meaning

The Heron is a Bird common to East Anglia where the Squadron was formed. The Bird is also a formidable fighter when attacked. The Motto translates as Befor the dawn. The Badge was granted in April 1943.

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Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.