No 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 179 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Wick in September 1942.
Official blazon
In front of a harpoon azure a lantern Or.
Motto:Delentem deleo = I destroy the destoyer.
Origin/meaning
The badge symbolises the Anti-Submarine role of the Squadron. The badge was granted in April 1944.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/