No 103 Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 103 BOMBER SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Beaulieu in September 1917.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 103 Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A swan wings elevated and addorsed sable.

Origin/meaning

The Swan was chosen as it a strong Bird on the Wing and well able to defend itself. The Motto translates as "Touch me not". The badge was granted in december 1937.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.

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