No 805 Squadron, FAA

NO 805 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1940 at Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle (HMS Merlin), Fife, Scotland as a Fighter Squadron. The Squdron soon moved to Egypt (HMS Phoenix) to serve in the Western Desert 1941-1943.

Official blazon

English

chief barry wavy of four white and blue base gold; two palm trees proper. Motto: Over sea and sand

Origin/meaning

The Badge symbolises service in the Western Desert, It was approved in 1943.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.

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