No 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 550 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Grimsby in November 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of flames of the fire proper a sword erect the point uppwards argent pomelled and hilted gules.
Motto: Per ignem vincimus

Origin/meaning

The Sword symbolises the Strength of the Unit in getting through Fire. The Motto translates as "Through fire we conquer". The Badge was granted in July 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. 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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