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History: Formed at Firbeck in April 1943.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
A hawk volant affrontee the head to the dexter proper holding in its claws a shell sable.<br>
Motto: Quovis per ardua = Everywhere through difficulties.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge symbolises the the Role of the Squadron in directing Artillery Fire to the Target. The Badge was granted in March 1946.
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