No 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force

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NO 501 (COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER) SQUADRON, ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Filton in June 1929. Named City of Bristol Squadron 1930-1936.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Official blazon

A boars head couped argent tounged gules.
Motto: Nil time

Origin/meaning

The Boars head is from the arms of the County of Gloucestershire. The Boar is also noted for its fighting spirit. The Motto translates as "Fear nothing". The Badge was granted in November 1938.


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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