No 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 179 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Wick in September 1942.

Official blazon

In front of a harpoon azure a lantern Or.
Motto:Delentem deleo = I destroy the destoyer.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the Anti-Submarine role of the Squadron. The badge was granted in April 1944.

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

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