No 1832 Squadron, FAA

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NO 1832 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1943 at HMS Gannet asa Fighter Squadron for Escort Carriers. Disbanded in 1944 and reformed as a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culham (HMS Hornbill) 1947-1957 with Seafires.


Coat of arms (crest) of the No 1832 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Barry wavy of six white and blue; a sword red surmounted by a dove volant white holding in its beak a sprig of olive proper.

Motto: Robur in pace

Origin/meaning

The Motto translates as Strong in Peace. The badge was approved in 1949.

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

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