No 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 120 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Cramlington in January 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

Standing on a demi-terrestial globe azure a falcon close argent.

Origin/meaning

The Falcon symbolises close association with Iceland. A White Falcon was formerly the Arms of Iceland. The Globe alludes to the Work in the Iceland Area.
The badge was granted in August 1944.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence