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History: Formed at Wickenby in November 1943.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
On the waves of the sea an ancient ship proper sails furled gules charged on the bow with an eye azure on argent.<br>
Motto: To strive and not to yield.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Ship with seven oars symbolises the crew of a Lancaster Bomber, and also alludes to Ulysses which like the Aircraft of the Squadron made its voyages in spite of difficulties. The badge was granted in October 1944.
[[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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[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 12 November 2023

NO 626 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Wickenby in November 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 626 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On the waves of the sea an ancient ship proper sails furled gules charged on the bow with an eye azure on argent.
Motto: To strive and not to yield.

Origin/meaning

The Ship with seven oars symbolises the crew of a Lancaster Bomber, and also alludes to Ulysses which like the Aircraft of the Squadron made its voyages in spite of difficulties. The badge was granted in October 1944.


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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