No 279 Squadron, Royal Air Force
NO 279 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Bircham Newton in November 1941.
Official blazon
Above waves of the sea nine flashes of lightning gules.
Motto: To see and be seen.
Origin/meaning
The Lightning Flashes are arranged to represent the signal "S O S" which relates to the Air-Sea Rescue Role of the Unit. The Badge was approved in January 1943.
Literature: Image from picclick.com. 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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