No 4 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 4 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: The Squadron was formed at Farnborough in 1912.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 4 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 4 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A sun in splendour divided per bend gules and sable by a flash of lightning Or.
Motto: In futurum videre = To see into the future.

Origin/meaning

The Divided Sun symbolises the fact that the Squadron was a pioneer of night flying. The Lightning Flash indicates the Wireless Section that was part of the Squadron. The badge was granted by King Edward VIII in May 1936.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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