No 576 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 576 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Elsham Wolds in November 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 576 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A merlin, wings inverted and addorsed Or preying on a serpent gules.
Motto: Carpe diem = Size the opportunity.

Origin/meaning

The Unit had Aicraft outfitted with Merlin Engines, the overall Badge symbolises the Unit seeking out an destroying its prey. The Badge was granted in June 1945.

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