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Revision as of 10:41, 18 April 2023

NO 1700 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed as an Air-Sea Rescue Unit aboard HMS Ameer for Aircrew shot down over Burma.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 1700 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; issuant from a base wavy white and blue two cubit arms proper grasping a stockless anchor erect gold winged blue.

Motto: Auxilio ad alta

Origin/meaning

The Badge was approved on 6 July 1945 with another Motto: Ex mari messis translated as "Our harvest is from the sea".


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.

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