No 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 22 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On a torteaux a Maltese cross argent overall a pice sable fimbriated argent.
Motto: Preux et audacieux.

Origin/meaning

The Maltese Cross symbolise that the Squadron was based at Malta when granted the badge. It was also stationed with No 7 Squadron and had to fly over its lines away from the Airfield. The Mathematic symbol for 22 over 7 is pi π, hence it inclusion in the badge. Which was granted in May 1936. The Motto translates as "Valiant and brave".

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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