No 576 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 576 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Elsham Wolds in November 1943.
Official blazon
A merlin, wings inverted and addorsed Or preying on a serpent gules.
Motto: Carpe diem
Origin/meaning
The Unit had Aicraft outfitted with Merlin Engines, the overall Badge symbolises the Unit seeking out an destroying its Prey. The Motto translates as "Size the opportunity". The Badge was granted in June 1945.
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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