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Revision as of 07:17, 2 August 2023

NO 249 (GOLD COAST) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Hisotry: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a besant an elephant passant sable armed argent.
Motto: Pugnis et calcibus = With fists and heels.

Origin/meaning

The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The badge was granted in February 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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