No 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 43 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Stirling on 14 April 1916.
Official blazon
A gamecock proper.
Motto: Gloria finis
Origin/meaning
In 1926 the Squadron was equipped with Gloste Gamecock Aircraft, and since the it used the Brid as a Badge. It is also an appropriate badge of a Fighter Squadron. The Motto translates as "Glory is the end". The badge was granted in July 1936.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence