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History: Formed at Peterhead in April 1942.


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The Squadron's Aircraft was founded by the British Community in Argentina. The Sun is from the Flag of Argentina and the Lion symbolises Britain. The Motto translates as ”Firmly we fly”. The Badge was approved in August 1943.




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Latest revision as of 17:26, 30 October 2023

NO 164 (ARGENTINE-BRITISH) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Peterhead in April 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 164 (Argentine-British) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Official blazon
English In front of a rising sun Or a lion passant guardant gules.

Motto: Firmes volamus

Origin/meaning

The Squadron's Aircraft was founded by the British Community in Argentina. The Sun is from the Flag of Argentina and the Lion symbolises Britain. The Motto translates as ”Firmly we fly”. The Badge was approved in August 1943.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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