No 759 Squadron, FAA

NO 759 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1939 at the Royal Naval Air Force Eastleigh (HMS Raven), Hampshire as a Fleet Fighter School. The Squadron was disbanded into No 794 Squadron in 1946, reformed 1963-1969.

Official blazon

English

Blue; in front of a torch inflamed two swords in saltire winged at the hilts all gold.

Origin/meaning

The Badge was approved in 1942.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford

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