No 857 Squadron, FAA

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NO 857 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1944 at Naval Air Station Squantum, Massachusetts, USA as a Grumman Avenger equipped Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance Squadron for HMS Indomitable for the final 16 months of World War Two. Reformed in 1982 from B Flight of No 849 Squadron.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 857 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; issunat from water barry wavy of six white and blue a dexter hand erect proper grasping a short sword white pommel and hilt gold.

Motto: Animis opbusque parati.

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "Prepared in mind and hearts". The Badge was approved on 14 October 1944.


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

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