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Hisotry: Formed at Pizzone, Italy in april 1918.
History: Formed at Pizzone, Italy in April 1918.


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The Fountain symbolises the Sea over which the Squadron mostly operated. The Decrescent symbolises the Bombing of Constantinople (Istanbul) during World War I and also the night flying duties of the Unit. The badge was granted in July 1939.
The Fountain symbolises the Sea over which the Squadron mostly operated. The Decrescent symbolises the Bombing of Constantinople (Istanbul) during World War I and also the night flying duties of the Unit. The badge was granted in July 1939.


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[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/


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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
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Latest revision as of 07:16, 2 August 2023

NO 226 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Pizzone, Italy in April 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On a fountain a decrescent Or.
Motto: Non sibi sed patriae = For country not for self

Origin/meaning

The Fountain symbolises the Sea over which the Squadron mostly operated. The Decrescent symbolises the Bombing of Constantinople (Istanbul) during World War I and also the night flying duties of the Unit. The badge was granted in July 1939.


Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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