No 287 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 287 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Croydon in November 1941.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 287 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A popinjay displayed perched azure,
Motto: C'est en forgeant.

Origin/meaning

A Popinjay was used in olden Days for Target Practice and as the Role of this Unit was to tow Targets for Anti-Aircraft Guns this was considered a suitable Badge. The Motto translates as "Practice make perfect". The Badge was approved in March 1945.

Literature: Image from picclick.com. 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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