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History: First formed in 1943 at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, USA as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron. Reformed 1954 with Westland Whirlwind Helicopters. Now trains Naval and Marine Pilots for working with the Royal Marines. | History: First formed in 1943 at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, USA as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron. Reformed 1954 with Westland Whirlwind Helicopters. Now trains Naval and Marine Pilots for working with the Royal Marines. | ||
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'''Country''':United Kingdom[[File:United Kingdom.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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| Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a dragonfly in bend volent proper.< | | Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a dragonfly in bend volent proper.<br> | ||
Motto: Audio hostem. | Motto: Audio hostem. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Latin Motto translates as "I hear the enemy", alluding to the dipping sonar used in Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Badge was approved on 12 May 1955 | The Latin Motto translates as "I hear the enemy", alluding to the dipping sonar used in Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Badge was approved on 12 May 1955. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from | [[Literature]]:Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
{{uk}} | {{uk}} | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1955]] | [[Category:Granted 1955]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:53, 9 October 2024
History: First formed in 1943 at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, USA as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron. Reformed 1954 with Westland Whirlwind Helicopters. Now trains Naval and Marine Pilots for working with the Royal Marines.
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| English | Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a dragonfly in bend volent proper. Motto: Audio hostem. |
Origin/meaning
The Latin Motto translates as "I hear the enemy", alluding to the dipping sonar used in Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Badge was approved on 12 May 1955.
Literature:Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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