No 350 (Belgian) Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 350 (BELGIAN) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Valley in November 1941. After World War II transfered to the Belgian Air Force.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 350 (Belgian) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

Badge: An ancient Belgian warrior's head with helmet Or.
Motto: Belgae gallorum fortissimi

Origin/meaning

The Warriors head symbolises the Belgian's fierce resistance to Invaders since the time of Julius Caesar. The Motto which translates as "The Belgae bravest of the Gauls", was the words of Julius Caesar relating to these fights. The Badge was granted in March 1945 and are still used by the 350th Squadron of the Belgian Air Force.

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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