No 225 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 225 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Aliminni, Italy in April 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 225 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of an anchor Or two swords in saltire argent (pomelled and hilted Or) the points uppermost.
Motto: We guide the sword.

Origin/meaning

The Squadron was originally part of the Royal Naval Air Service hence the anchor. It later become associated with the Army as indicated by the Swords. The Badge was approved in August 1940.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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