No 216 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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History: Formed at Manston in October 1917 as No 16 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service and renumbered 1 April 1918.
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Country:United Kingdom  |
| English | An eagle, wings elevated Or, holding in the claws a bomb Or. Motto CCXVI dona ferens. |
Origin/meaning
The badge is based on the unofficial Badge used for some Years before the granting of an Official One. The Motto translates as ”216 bearing gifts”. The badge was approved in May 1936.
Literature: Images from picclick.com and Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.
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