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History: Formed at Filton in June 1929. Named City of Bristol Squadron 1930-1936. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
A boars head couped argent tounged gules.<br> | |||
Motto: Nil time | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Boars head is from the arms of the County of Gloucestershire. The Boar is also noted for its fighting spirit. The Motto translates as "Fear nothing". The Badge was granted in November 1938. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from 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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Latest revision as of 12:38, 13 November 2023
NO 501 (COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER) SQUADRON, ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Filton in June 1929. Named City of Bristol Squadron 1930-1936.
Official blazon
A boars head couped argent tounged gules.
Motto: Nil time
Origin/meaning
The Boars head is from the arms of the County of Gloucestershire. The Boar is also noted for its fighting spirit. The Motto translates as "Fear nothing". The Badge was granted in November 1938.
Literature: Image from 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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