No 213 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Revision as of 11:37, 7 April 2023 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (removed Category:Hornets using HotCat)
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.
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.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
|