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Revision as of 07:31, 6 April 2023

NO 609 (WEST RIDING) SQUADRON, ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE

History : Formed at Yeadon in February 1936

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 609 (West Riding) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Official blazon

In from of two hunting horns in saltire Or a rose argent barbed and seeded sable.
Motto : Tally ho

Origin/meaning

The Hunting Horns symbolises the Role as a Fighter Squadron. The Rose alludes to Yorkshire. The Motto is the Call made by British Fox Hunters.
The badge was approved in August 1941.


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence