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History : Formed at Larkhill in March 1912. | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
On a grey monolith a cockatrice.<br> | |||
Motto : Tertius primus erit = The third shall be first | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Monolith refers to the location of the Squadron near Stonhedge when formed. The Cockatrice symbolises the early days of flying. The Motto alludes to the fact that the | |||
Squadron was the first to fly heavier then air machines. The badge was granted in September 1937. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1937]] | |||