No 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 313 (CZECHOSLOVAK) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Catterick in May 1941.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A hawk volant, wings elevated and addorsed sable.
Motto: Jeden jestřáb mnoho vran rozhání.

Origin/meaning

The badge is a pictorial reference to the Motto, taken from a 13th Century Czech Chronicle which relates to German intentions against Czechoslovakia. It was used as an exhortation to the Czech Nation to thwart the German plans. The Motto translates as " One hawk scatters many crows". The Badge was granted in June 1945.


Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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