No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 56 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Gosport in June 1916.
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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