No 897 Squadron, FAA

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NO 897 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1942 at Royal Naval Air Station Stretton (HMS Blackcap), Warrington as a Fleet Fighter Squadron with Supermarine Seafire in HMS Unicorn. For d.Day it operated Hawker Sea Hurricane. It reformed 1955-1957 at Royal Naval Air Station Brawdy with Sea Hawks.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 897 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; a roseate tern (Sterna Dougallii) proper diving from dexter chief.

Motto: Quam possumus optime.

Origin/meaning

The Latin motto translates as "The very best we can". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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