No 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 1 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in 1912 as part of the British Army as No 1 Airship Company, renamed on 19 May 1912 as No 1 Airship and Kite Company. Becoming in May 1916 No 1 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.

Official blazon

The numeral "1" gules winged Or.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the first flying squadron. The Motto translates as "First in all things". It was granted in July 1936.

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