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History: Formed at Eastchurch in October 1914 as No 2 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Becoming on 1 April 1918 No 202 Squadron, RAF.  
History: Formed at Eastchurch in October 1914 as No 2 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Becoming on 1 April 1918 No 202 Squadron, RAF.  


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===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Unit's connection with the Sea inspired the Badge. The Motto translates as "Be always vigilant". The badge was granted in December 1937.
The Unit's connection with the Sea inspired the badge. The Motto translates as "Be always vigilant". The badge was granted in December 1937.


[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
[[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence


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Latest revision as of 12:59, 7 November 2023

NO 202 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Eastchurch in October 1914 as No 2 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Becoming on 1 April 1918 No 202 Squadron, RAF.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

Badge: A mallard alighting proper.
Motto: Semper vigilate

Origin/meaning

The Unit's connection with the Sea inspired the badge. The Motto translates as "Be always vigilant". The badge was granted in December 1937.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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