No 845 Squadron, FAA

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NO 845 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1943 at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, USA as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron. Reformed 1954 with Westland Whirlwind Helicopters. Now trains Naval and Marine Pilots for working with the Royal Marines.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 845 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a dragonfly in bend volent proper.

Motto: Audio hostem.

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "I hear the enemy", alluding to the dipping sonar used in Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Badge was approved on 12 May 1955,


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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