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The Badge and Motto alludes to Anti-Submarine Warfare. It was approved in 1949. | The Badge and Motto alludes to Anti-Submarine Warfare. It was approved in 1949. | ||
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Revision as of 10:00, 25 July 2023
NO 815 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1939 at Royal Navla air Station Worthy Down (HMS Ariel), Hampshire as a Torpedo-Bomber Squadron. Reformed at Royal Navla Air Station Eglinton (HMS Sea Eagle), Northern Ireland 1947-1955 as a anti Submarine Warfare Squadron. From 1981 it operates Westland Lynx Helicopters on Ship Detachments.
| English | Barry wavy of six white and blue; a harpoon point downward winged gold. Motto: Strike deep. |
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The Badge and Motto alludes to Anti-Submarine Warfare. It was approved in 1949.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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