No 203 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 203 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Eastchurch in August 1914 as No 3 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Becoming on 1 April 1918 No 203 Squadron, RAF.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 203 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 203 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

Badge: A winged sea-horse proper.
Motto: Occidens oriensque.

Origin/meaning

When stationed in the Persian Gulf the Personnel of the Squadron noticed many Seahorses on the beach and adopted this design as a Badge. The Motto translates as "West and East". The badge was granted in February 1937.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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