No 4 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 4 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: The Squadron was formed at Farnborough in 1912.
Official blazon
A sun in splendour divided per bend gules and sable by a flash of lightning Or.
Motto: In futurum videre = To see into the future.
Origin/meaning
The Divided Sun symbolises the fact that the Squadron was a pioneer of night flying. The Lightning Flash indicates the Wireless Section that was part of the Squadron. The badge was granted by King Edward VIII in May 1936.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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