No 83 Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 83 BOMBER SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Montrose in January 1917.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 83 Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

An attire sable.

Origin/meaning

The Attire (antlers of a red deer) is used as an association woth Scotland (where Montrose is located). The six points alludes to the night in June 1918 when 6 DFC's where won in one action. The antlers are black to indicated night flying. The badge was granted in April 1938.


Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.

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