No 28 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 28 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Gosport in November 1915.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 28 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 28 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

In front of a demi-pegasus argent winged Or a fasces gules/argent.
Motto:Quicquid agas age


Origin/meaning

The Pegasus symbolises the White Horse near Yatesbury where the Unit was formed, but it is also stated that the Squadron was formed at Gosport which is located some miles away. The Fasces symbolises service in Italy 1917-1918. The Motto translates as "Whatsoever you may do, do". The badge was granted in October 1936.


Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence