No 102 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 102 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Hingham, Norfolk in August 1917.

Official blazon

On a dark and light blue demi-terrestial golbe a lion rampant guardant holding in the forepaws a bomb azure.
Motto: Tentate et perficite.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the night bombing role of the Squadron. The Motto translates as "Attempt and achieve". The badge ws granted in March 1938.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons

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