No 213 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 213 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Dunkerque in June 1917 as No 13 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Renumbered as No 213 Squadron, Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918.
Title: Caylon.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 213 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A hornet proper.
Motto: Ieritatus lacessit crabro = The hornet attack when roused.

Origin/meaning

The Hornet alludes to the nickname "The Hornets" used by the Squadron during World War One. The badge was granted in January 1938.


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