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A merlin, wings inverted and addorsed Or preying on a serpent gules.<br> | |||
Motto: Carpe diem = Size the opportunity. | |||
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The Unit had Aicraft outfitted with Merlin Engines, the overall Badge symbolises the Unit seeking out an destroying its prey. The Badge was granted in June 1945. | |||
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NO 576 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Elsham Wolds in November 1943.
Official blazon
A merlin, wings inverted and addorsed Or preying on a serpent gules.
Motto: Carpe diem = Size the opportunity.
Origin/meaning
The Unit had Aicraft outfitted with Merlin Engines, the overall Badge symbolises the Unit seeking out an destroying its prey. The Badge was granted in June 1945.
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