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History: First formed in 1939 at the Royal Naval Air Force Eastleigh (HMS Raven), Hampshire as a Fleet Fighter School. The Squadron was disbanded into No 794 Squadron in 1946, reformed 1963-1969.
History: First formed in 1939 at the Royal Naval Air Force Eastleigh (HMS Raven), Hampshire as a Fleet Fighter School. The Squadron was disbanded into No 794 Squadron in 1946, reformed 1963-1969.


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[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford


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Revision as of 11:26, 24 July 2023

NO 759 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1939 at the Royal Naval Air Force Eastleigh (HMS Raven), Hampshire as a Fleet Fighter School. The Squadron was disbanded into No 794 Squadron in 1946, reformed 1963-1969.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 759 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; in front of a torch inflamed two swords in saltire winged at the hilts all gold.

Origin/meaning

The Badge was approved in 1942.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford

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