No 821 Squadron, FAA

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NO 821 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1933 at Royal Naval Air station Gosport (HMS Siskin), Hampshire as a Spotter-Reconnaissance Squadron serving with HMs Courageous unitl 1938. Served at Detling Airfield, Kent 1941-1943. Reformed in 1944 at Royal Navla Air station Stretton (HMS Blackcap) with Barracudas. Disbanded in 1946 and reformed 1951-1953 for the Korean War and disbanded in Hong kong 1953. Gained four Battle Honours.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 821 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English White; on a fess wavy blue a foul anchor within a wreath of laurel winged gold.

Origin/meaning

Alludes to the Naval Aviators Wings. The Badge was approved on 8 April 1937.

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

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