No 224 General Reconnaissance Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 224 GENERAL RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Otranto, Italy in April 1918.

Official blazon

On a grey rock, a tower Or entwined by a serpent drinking from a lamp therein gules.
Motto: Fedele all'amico = Faithful to a friend.

Origin/meaning

The badge is based on the Arms of the City of Otranto, where the Squadron was formed. The badge was granted in July 1938.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/