No 230 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 230 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Felixtowe in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 230 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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Coat of arms (crest) of No 230 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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Official blazon

In front of a Travellers palm tree eradicated, a tiger passant guardant all proper.
Motto: Kita chari jauh

Origin/meaning

The Unit was in Malaya when it petitioned for the Badge and this is symbolised by the Tiger. The Travellers Palm alludes to the long distance flights undertaken. The Motto translates as ”We search far". The Badge was approved in February 1937.


Literature: Images from picclick.com and Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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