No 132 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 132 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Ternhill in March 1918.
Title: Bombay.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 132 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A leopard rampant proper.

Origin/meaning

The Leopard is a fierce fighter, and also represents the City of Aberdeen (in which Arms is appears as a supporter) where the unit was stationed when it petitioned for its badge. The Motto translates as "Beware the leopard". The badge was granted in February 1942.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons

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