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History: Formed at Dover in November 1914 as No 33 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Renumbered No 233 Squadron, RAF on 1 April 1918. | |||
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In front of a trident and sword in saltire argent a star of eight points Or.<br> | |||
Motto: Fortis et fidelis = Strong and faithful. | |||
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The Star symbolises Navigation, the Sword Striking Force and the Trident operations over the Sea. The Badge was granted in December 1937. | |||
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NO 233 GENERAL RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Dover in November 1914 as No 33 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Renumbered No 233 Squadron, RAF on 1 April 1918.
Official blazon
In front of a trident and sword in saltire argent a star of eight points Or.
Motto: Fortis et fidelis = Strong and faithful.
Origin/meaning
The Star symbolises Navigation, the Sword Striking Force and the Trident operations over the Sea. The Badge was granted in December 1937.
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