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History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943. | |||
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'''Country''':United Kingdom[[File:United Kingdom.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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|A cloak sable charged with a double headed eagle displayed argent.<br> | |||
Motto: Ex tennebris. | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The Dark Cloak symbolise the secrecy involved in the role of supplyingthe French Resistance. The Double-Headed Eagle is from the arms of the City of Arnhem, and symbolises the role over that City. The Motto translates as "Through darkness". The badge was granted in February 1945. | |||
[[Literature]]: Images from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1945]] | [[Category:Granted 1945]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:57, 26 December 2024
History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943.
Country:United Kingdom |
English | A cloak sable charged with a double headed eagle displayed argent. Motto: Ex tennebris. |
Origin/meaning
The Dark Cloak symbolise the secrecy involved in the role of supplyingthe French Resistance. The Double-Headed Eagle is from the arms of the City of Arnhem, and symbolises the role over that City. The Motto translates as "Through darkness". The badge was granted in February 1945.
Literature: Images from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.
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