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History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915. | History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915. | ||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Maltese Cross symbolise that the Squadron was based at Malta when granted the | The Maltese Cross symbolise that the Squadron was based at Malta when granted the badge. It was also stationed with No 7 Squadron and had to fly over its lines away from the Airfield. The Mathematic symbol for 22 over 7 is pi π, hence it inclusion in the badge. Which was granted in May 1936. The Motto translates as "Valiant and brave". | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1936]] | [[Category:Granted 1936]] | ||