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History: First formed in 1945 as Radar Trials Unit. The Squadron reformed as a Commando Trials Unitin 1964with Westland Wessex Helicopters.
History: First formed in 1945 as Radar Trials Unit. The Squadron reformed as a Commando Trials Unit in 1964 with Westland Wessex Helicopters.


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Revision as of 17:37, 13 April 2023

NO 707 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1945 as Radar Trials Unit. The Squadron reformed as a Commando Trials Unit in 1964 with Westland Wessex Helicopters.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 707 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; a base barry wavy white and blue a dagger point downwards silver winged gold.

Motto: Ne gladius dormiat.

Origin/meaning

The Winged Dagger symbolises the Commando Connection. The Latin Motto translates as "Let the sword not sleep". The Badge was approved in 1965.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Inforamtion from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.

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