No 357 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 357 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Chaklala in February 1944.
Official blazon
A crocodile proper.
Motto: Mortem hostibus.
Origin/meaning
The Role of the Squadron was clndestine dropping of Men and Equipment. The Crocodile represents these Stealthy and deadly attacks on the Enemy in Burma. The Motto translates as ”We bring death to the enemy”. The Badge was approved in May 1947.
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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