No 174 (Mauritius) Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 174 (MAURITIUS) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Manston in March 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 174 (Mauritius) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Official blazon
English A winged Sambur deer springing divided embattled per fesse gules and argent, winged Or.

Motto: Attack.

Origin/meaning

The Sambar deer is from the Arms of Mauritius, and symbolises the assistance given by the People of the Island towards to cost of Aircraft for the Squadron. The Badge was approved in February 1945.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. 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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