No 659 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 659 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Firbeck in April 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 659 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A hawk volant affrontee the head to the dexter proper holding in its claws a shell sable.
Motto: Quovis per ardua

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the the Role of the Squadron in directing Artillery Fire to the Target. The Motto translates as "Everywhere through difficulties". The Badge was granted in March 1946.


Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. 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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