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History:Fromed at Ayr in April 1942.
History:Formed at Ayr in April 1942.


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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge is symbolic of the readiness of the Squadron to attack from any quarter. The Badge was granted in January 1943.
The badge is symbolic of the readiness of the Squadron to attack from any quarter. The badge was granted in January 1943.


[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
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[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
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Latest revision as of 12:10, 12 November 2023

NO 165 (CEYLON) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Ayr in April 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 165 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A double-headed dragon affronte the necks crossed Or spouting fire gules.
Motto: Infensa virtuti invidia = Envy is the foe of honour

Origin/meaning

The badge is symbolic of the readiness of the Squadron to attack from any quarter. The badge was granted in January 1943.


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

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