No 245 (Northern Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 245 (NORTHERN RHODESIA) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Fishguard in August 1915.
Official blazon
In front of a fountain an eagle volant Or.
Motto: Fugo non fugio
Origin/meaning
The Unit which operated mainly took the fountain to represent this, and the eagle in diving position to indicate its readiness to attack. The Motto translates as I put to fight, I do not flee. The Badge was approved in August 1940.
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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