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| | | A lion's jamb gules/Or holding a sabre argent.<br> | ||
Motto: Findimus caelum, | |||
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The Lion's Jamb together with the Sabre represents strength and power. The Motto translates as ”We cleave the sky”. The Badge was approved in June 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. | [[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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Latest revision as of 18:45, 30 October 2023
NO 197 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Duxford in November 1942.
| English | A lion's jamb gules/Or holding a sabre argent. Motto: Findimus caelum, |
Origin/meaning
The Lion's Jamb together with the Sabre represents strength and power. The Motto translates as ”We cleave the sky”. The Badge was approved in June 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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