No 847 Squadron, FAA

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NO 847 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1943 at Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance with Fairey Barracuda in HMS Illustrious. Today flying Westland Lynx Mk. 7 in support of 3 Commando Brigade.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 847 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue a sealion erect winged langued red.

Motto: Ex alto concutimus

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944.


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.

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