No 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force
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NO 616 (SOUTH YORKSHIRE) SQUADRON, ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE
History : Formed at Doncaster in November 1938
Official blazon
In from of an arrow the point uppermost in bend Or a rose argent.
Motto : Nulla rosa sine spina = No rose without a thorn.
Origin/meaning
The Rose symbolises Yorkshire and the Arrow speed. The Motto alludes to the Rose of the Badge. The later was approved in June 1941.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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