No 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 105 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Andover in September 1917.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

Badge: a battle-axe Or hafted vert.
Motto: Fortis in proeliis = Valiant in battle

Origin/meaning

The Battle-Axe was chosen as beeing an old and powerful weapon. It also allude to the Fairey Battle Aircraft once flown by the Squadron. The Green shaft alludes to the Squadron longtime service in Ireland. The badge was approved in January 1938.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from Knights of the Sky Part Five.

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