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The Bezant alludes to the Desert where the Unit operated whilst the ant allude to the Industrious Work of this Airfield Construction Squadron. | The Bezant alludes to the Desert where the Unit operated whilst the ant allude to the Industrious Work of this Airfield Construction Squadron. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:35, 6 April 2023
NO 5001 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed in 1941 as No. 1 Works Squadron and renumbered as No. 5001 (Light) Airfield Construction Squadron on April 1, 1943.
Official blazon
In front of a bezant a desert ant in bned sable.
Motto: Fit via vi = A way made by force.
Origin/meaning
The Bezant alludes to the Desert where the Unit operated whilst the ant allude to the Industrious Work of this Airfield Construction Squadron.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence