No 808 Squadron, FAA

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NO 808 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1940 at Royal Naval Air Station Worthy Down as a Fleet Fighter Squadron for HMs Ark Royal. Finally reformed 1950 and transfered to the Royal Australian Navy.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 808 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; five rings interlocked white forming the figures 808 interlaced with a trident palewise gold.

Motto: Strength in unity.

Origin/meaning

The Rings allude to the Squadron's number 808, and the close-knit feelings in the Squadron. The badge was approved in 1941.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford

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