No 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 14 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Shoreham, Sussex on 3 February 1915.

Official blazon

A winged plate (the wings Or) charged with a cross gules throughout surmounted by the head and shoulders of a suit of armour proper.
Motto: in Arabic translating as I spread my wings and keep my promise.

Origin/meaning

The Winged plate with the St George's Cross symbolise World War I service in Palestine. It was then based near the reputed burrial site of the Saint. The Motto is from the Koran and was suggested of Emir Abdullah of Transjordan.

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