No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 56 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Gosport in June 1916.


Coat of arms (crest) of the No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A phoenix Or, the flames proper.
Motto: Quid caelum ruat.

Origin/meaning

The Phoenix has been a Motif used since 1928, symbolising rebirth after anything the Squadron ahd been through. The Motto translates "What if heavens falls". The badge was granted in July 1936.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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