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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
Scimitars was used by Corsairs and allude to the Arcraft used by the Squadron. The Badge was approved in 1946.
Scimitars was used by Corsairs and allude to the Arcraft used by the Squadron. The badge was approved in 1946.





Revision as of 13:12, 15 October 2023

NO 1846 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1944 at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, USA as a Vought Corsair Fighter Squadron. Disbanded in 1946.


Coat of arms (crest) of the No 1846 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; in base barry wavy of four white and blue a scimitar in pale winged white hilted gold.

Motto: To the swift the race

Origin/meaning

Scimitars was used by Corsairs and allude to the Arcraft used by the Squadron. The badge was approved in 1946.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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