No 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 22 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

On a torteaux a Maltese cross argent overall a pice sable fimbriated argent.
Motto: Preux et audacieux.

Origin/meaning

The Maltese Cross symbolise that the Squadron was based at Malta when granted the badge. It was also stationed with No 7 Squadron and had to fly over its lines away from the Airfield. The Mathematic symbol for 22 over 7 is pi π, hence it inclusion in the badge. Which was granted in May 1936. The Motto translates as "Valiant and brave".

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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