No 272 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 272 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Machrihanish in August 1918 and reformed at Aldergrove in August 1940.

Official blazon

A man i armour, couped at the shoulders proper garbed with a tabard argent.
Motto: On on.

Origin/meaning

The badge denotes the strength and impregnability of the Unit's Aircraft. It was granted in August 1940.

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