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History: Formed at Wickenby in November 1943. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
On the waves of the sea an ancient ship proper sails furled gules charged on the bow with an eye azure on argent.<br> | |||
Motto: To strive and not to yield. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Ship with seven oars symbolises the crew of a Lancaster Bomber, and also alludes to Ulysses which like the Aircraft of the Squadron made its voyages in spite of difficulties. The Badge was granted in October 1944. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1944]] | |||
[[Category:Ships]] |