No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 56 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Gosport in June 1916.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A phoenix Or, the flames proper.
Motto: Quid caelum ruat.

Origin/meaning

The Phoenix has been a Motif used since 1928, symbolising rebirth after anything the Squadron ahd been through. The Motto translates "What if heavens falls". The badge was granted in July 1936.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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