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In front of a fountain a demoisell crane's head erased proper.<br> | |||
Motto: Nili nomen roboris omen. | |||
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The Unit served in Russia and the Sudan, both places where the Demoiselle Crane is to be found. The Bird also flies, like bomber Aircraft, above the line of vision. The Fountain indicates an amphibious role. The Motto translate as "The Name of the Nile is an omen of our strength". The Badge was granted in November 1938. | |||
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NO 47 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Beverley in March 1916.
Official blazon
In front of a fountain a demoisell crane's head erased proper.
Motto: Nili nomen roboris omen.
Origin/meaning
The Unit served in Russia and the Sudan, both places where the Demoiselle Crane is to be found. The Bird also flies, like bomber Aircraft, above the line of vision. The Fountain indicates an amphibious role. The Motto translate as "The Name of the Nile is an omen of our strength". The Badge was granted in November 1938.
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