No 899 Squadron, FAA

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

NO 899 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1942 at Royal Naval Air Station Hatston (HMS Sparrowhawk), Orkney Islands.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 899 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; a base barry wavy of eight white and blue chief five clouds white overall a gauntlet proper winged gold.

Motto: Strike and defend.

Origin/meaning

The five clouds alludes to the five Pilots from No 880 Squadron that come over when No 899 Squadron was formed. The Winged Gauntlet symbolises seving in HMS Indomitable, Royal Navy whose Badge includes a gauntlet. The Badge was approved on 1 September 1943.


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

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
United Kingdom.jpg
British heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom
Unitedkingdom-flag.gif
  • Overseas possessions
  • Total pages in the British section : 16,284
  • Total images in the British section : 9,338

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us


© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=No_899_Squadron,_FAA&oldid=3577741"