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The Fountain symbolises the Sea and the Distress Signal the Air-Sea Rescue Role. The | The Fountain symbolises the Sea and the Distress Signal the Air-Sea Rescue Role. The Badge was granted in April 1944. | ||
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NO 280 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
Hisotry: Formed at Thorney Island in December 1941.
Official blazon
In front of a fountain a hand proper holding a pole flying therefrom two flags representing the international distress signal "NC". The top flag is of four rows of blue and white chequers whilst the bottom is divided horisontally into blur, white, red, white and blue bars.
Motto: We shall be there.
Origin/meaning
The Fountain symbolises the Sea and the Distress Signal the Air-Sea Rescue Role. The Badge was granted in April 1944.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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