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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
A Goose is in Latin Anser, and is used as a play upon the Word "Anson", the type of Aircraft with which the Unit was equipped. As the Goose is a heavy bird, it was thought suitable to represent a bomber unit.
A Goose is in Latin Anser, and is used as a play upon the Word "Anson", the type of Aircraft with which the Unit was equipped. As the Goose is a heavy bird, it was thought suitable to represent a bomber unit.
The Badge was granted in December 1937.
The badge was granted in December 1937.
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