No 702 Squadron, FAA

NO 702 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1936.

Official blazon

English

White; in front of a roundel gyronny blue and white a demi-Lynx erased gold, armed and langued red. Motto: Cave ungues felis

Origin/meaning

The Roundel symbolises the Rotor Blades of a Helicopter, the Demi-Lynx symbolises the Lynx Helicopter which equips the Squadron which serves as Lynx HQ and Training Squadron. The Motto translates as "Beware the cat's paw". The Badge was approved in 1978.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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