No 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 310 (CZECHOSLOVAK) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Duxford in July 1940.

Official blazon

In front of a sword erect argent hilted Or, a lion rampant queue fourchee gules.
Motto:We fight to rebuild.

Origin/meaning

The Lion is from the Arms of Czechoslovakia. The Sword symbolises the role asa Fighter Squadron. The badge was granted in September 1942.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons

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