No 199 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 199 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at East Retford in November 1917.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 199 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Official blazon
English In front of a fountain two swords palewise, argent hilted Or, one point upwards and one point downwards.

Motto: Let tyrants tremble.

Origin/meaning

The Fountain indicates Operations over the Sea. The Upward pointing Sword symbolises Minelaying as the Mine comes up from beneath the Waves. The Downward pointing Sword symbolises Bombing. The Badge was approved in July 1944.


Literature: Image from ebay.com

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