No 251 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 251 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Hornsea in August 1918 and reformed at Reykjavik, Iceland in August 1944.

Official blazon

A weathercock Or wattled gules the spire upon which it stands sable the indicating arms argent.
Motto: However the winds blows.

Origin/meaning

The Role of the Squadron was Meteorological Reconnaissance and Air/Sea Rescue. The Weathercock symbolises the first and the Motto alludes to the later. The badge was granted in February 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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