No 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 249 (GOLD COAST) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Hisotry: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a besant an elephant passant sable armed argent.
Motto: Pugnis et calcibus = With fists and heels.

Origin/meaning

The Besant and Elephant symbolises the Gold Coast. The Badge was granted in February 1945.


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