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History: Raised at Beaulieu in January 1917. | History: Raised at Beaulieu in January 1917. | ||
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The Scorpion has been used by the Squadron for some time. The link is somewhat allegorical, being that at one time the unit was stationed in the East and used Jupiter engines. According the Mythology has it that the Scorpio was raised to heaven and granted celestial status by Jupiter. The Motto translates as "Scorpions sting". The badge was granted in December 1936. | The Scorpion has been used by the Squadron for some time. The link is somewhat allegorical, being that at one time the unit was stationed in the East and used Jupiter engines. According the Mythology has it that the Scorpio was raised to heaven and granted celestial status by Jupiter. The Motto translates as "Scorpions sting". The badge was granted in December 1936. | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 7 November 2023
NO 84 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Beaulieu in January 1917.
 (Queen Elizabeth II Version) |
 (King Charles III Version) |
Official blazon
A Scorpion Or.
Motto: Scorpiones pungunt.
Origin/meaning
The Scorpion has been used by the Squadron for some time. The link is somewhat allegorical, being that at one time the unit was stationed in the East and used Jupiter engines. According the Mythology has it that the Scorpio was raised to heaven and granted celestial status by Jupiter. The Motto translates as "Scorpions sting". The badge was granted in December 1936.
Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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