No 547 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 547 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Holmesley south in October 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 547 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A kingfisher diving proper.
Motto: Celer ad caedendum = Swift to strike.

Origin/meaning

The Kingfisher is known its speed and accuracy in catchingFfish underwater. This Indicates the Anti Submarine Role of the Squadron. The Motto translates as " The Badge was granted in April 1944.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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