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History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.


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History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.
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|An Eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent.<br>
Motto: Oculi exercitus = Eyes of the Army.
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===Origin/meaning===
The Badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The Badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.


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[[Literature]]:Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


===Official blazon===
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An Eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent.<br>
{{media}}
Motto: Oculi exercitus = Eyes of the Army


===Origin/meaning===
The badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.


[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
[[Category: Granted 1938]]
[[Category:Granted 1938]]

Latest revision as of 13:27, 13 October 2024

History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 6 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 6 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)
NO 6 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

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Official blazon
English An Eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent.

Motto: Oculi exercitus = Eyes of the Army.

Origin/meaning

The Badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The Badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.

Literature:Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.

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