No 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 51 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised in Thetford on May 1916.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A goose volant gules.
Motto: Swift and sure.

Origin/meaning

A Goose is in Latin Anser, and is used as a play upon the Word "Anson", the type of Aircraft with which the Unit was equipped. As the Goose is a heavy bird, it was thought suitable to represent a bomber unit. The badge was granted in December 1937.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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