No 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 226 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Pizzone, Italy in April 1918.
Official blazon
On a fountain a decrescent Or.
Motto: Non sibi sed patriae = For country not for self
Origin/meaning
The Fountain symbolises the Sea over which the Squadron mostly operated. The Decrescent symbolises the Bombing of Constantinople (Istanbul) during World War I and also the night flying duties of the Unit. The badge was granted in July 1939.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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