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History: First formed in 1943 at Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance with Fairey Barracuda in HMS Illustrious. Today flying Westland Lynx Mk. 7 in support of 3 Commando Brigade. | |||
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Motto: Ex alto concutimus | |||
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The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford. | ||
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Revision as of 13:36, 16 April 2023
NO 847 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1943 at Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance with Fairey Barracuda in HMS Illustrious. Today flying Westland Lynx Mk. 7 in support of 3 Commando Brigade.
English | Blue a sealion erect winged langued red. Motto: Ex alto concutimus |
Origin/meaning
The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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