No 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 550 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Grimsby in November 1943.
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 = Through fire we conquer.
Origin/meaning
The Sword symbolises the Strength of the Unit in getting through Fire. The badge was granted in July 1945.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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