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