No 132 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 132 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Ternhill in March 1918.
Title: Bombay.
Official blazon
A leopard rampant proper.
Origin/meaning
The Leopard is a fierce fighter, and also represents the City of Aberdeen (in which Arms is appears as a supporter) where the unit was stationed when it petitioned for its badge. The Motto translates as "Beware the leopard". The badge was granted in February 1942.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons
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