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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Cross marking comes from the Arms of Jerusalem but are red insted of yellow to link them with the Cross of St George. The Swords are introduced to represent the unit's role of defending the Holy Land. The Motto translates as "Swift to vengeance". The badge was granted in November 1939. | The Cross marking comes from the Arms of Jerusalem but are red insted of yellow to link them with the Cross of St George. The Swords are introduced to represent the unit's role of defending the Holy Land. The Motto translates as "Swift to vengeance". The badge was granted in November 1939. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons. | [[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons. |
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