NO 812 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1933 as a Torpedo-Bomber Squadron for HMS Glorious. Absorbed into 811 Squadron in 1942. Finally reforemd with Fairey Gannets at Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton, Northern Ireland 1955-1956.
English | Blue; above water wavy green a flying fish gold. Motto: Dex aie |
Origin/meaning
The Badge allude to that the Aircraft must be at wave-top height to launch Torpedoes. The Motto in Dialect translates as "God aid us". The Badge was approved on 19 March 1937.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.
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