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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Leopard is a fierce fighter, and also represents the City of Aberdeen (in which Arms is appears as a supporter) where the unit was stationed when it petitioned for its badge. The Motto translates as "Beware the leopard". The badge was granted in February 1942. | The Leopard is a fierce fighter, and also represents the City of Aberdeen (in which Arms is appears as a supporter) where the unit was stationed when it petitioned for its badge. The Motto translates as "Beware the leopard". The badge was granted in February 1942. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1942]] | [[Category:Granted 1942]] |
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