No 830 Squadron, FAA

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NO 830 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First foremd in 1940 at Royal Navla Air station Hal Far (HMS Falcon), Malta. finally reformed at Royal Naval Air Station Ford 1955-1957.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 830 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Per fess wavy blue and barry wavy of six white and blue; a winged sword erect pommel and hilt gold wings dispalyed also gold surmounted by a cross paty white.

Motto: In via gloriae

Origin/meaning

The Cross alludes to the George Cross awarded the Island of Malta in 1942 during which the Squadron served on the Island. The Latin Motto translates as "In the way of glory". The Badge was approved on 11 August 1944.


Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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