No 229 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 229 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Great Yarmouth in August 1918.

Official blazon

A boars head erased sable langued Or pierced by a sword gules pomelled and hilted argent.
Motto: Be bold.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the Squadron's intention to triumph over a powerful and ferocious Enemy. The badge was granted in October 1944.

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

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