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Alludes to the naval aviators wings. The Badge was approved on 8 April 1937. | Alludes to the naval aviators wings. The Badge was approved on 8 April 1937. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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NO 821 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1933 at Royal Naval Air station Gosport (HMS Siskin), Hampshire as a Spotter-Reconnaissance Squadron serving with HMs Courageous unitl 1938. Served at Detling Airfield, Kent 1941-1943. Reformed in 1944 at Royal Navla Air station Stretton (HMS Blackcap) with Barracudas. Disbanded in 1946 and reformed 1951-1953 for the Korean War and disbanded in Hong kong 1953. Gained four Battle Honours.
English | White; on a fess wavy blue a foul anchor within a wreath of laurel winged gold. |
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Alludes to the naval aviators wings. The Badge was approved on 8 April 1937.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.
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