No 11 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 11 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Netheravon on 14 February 1915.


Coat of arms (crest) of No 11 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 11 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

Two eagles proper volant in pale.
Motto: Ociores acrioresque aquilis

Origin/meaning

The Eagles symbolises speed and strength and are two in number to represent the two-seater Aircraft used in the 1914-1918 War. The Motto translates as ”Swifter and keener than Eagles”. The Badge was approved in May 1937.

Literature: Images from Wikipedia and Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. 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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