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History: Formed at East Retford in November 1917. | |||
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|In front of a fountain two swords palewise, argent hilted Or, one point upwards and one point downwards.<br> | |||
Motto: Let tyrants tremble. | |||
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The Fountain indicates Operations over the Sea. The Upward pointing Sword symbolises Minelaying as the Mine comes up from beneath the Waves. The Downward pointing Sword symbolises Bombing. The Badge was approved in July 1944. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com | |||
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[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:20, 12 November 2023
NO 199 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at East Retford in November 1917.
English | In front of a fountain two swords palewise, argent hilted Or, one point upwards and one point downwards. Motto: Let tyrants tremble. |
Origin/meaning
The Fountain indicates Operations over the Sea. The Upward pointing Sword symbolises Minelaying as the Mine comes up from beneath the Waves. The Downward pointing Sword symbolises Bombing. The Badge was approved in July 1944.
Literature: Image from ebay.com
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