No 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 249 (GOLD COAST) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
Hisotry: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.
Official blazon
In front of a besant an elephant passant sable armed argent.
Motto: Pugnis et calcibus = With fists and heels.
Origin/meaning
The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The badge was granted in February 1945.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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