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Hisotry: Formed at Dunkerque in June 1917 as No 13 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Renumbered as No 213 Squadron, Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. | |||
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A hornet proper.<br> | |||
Motto: Ieritatus lacessit crabro = The hornet attack when roused. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Hornet alludes to the nickname "The Hornets" used by the Squadron during World War One. The Badge was granted in January 1938. | |||
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[[Category:Hornets]] | |||