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History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915. | History: Raised in Gosport in September 1915. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Queen Elizabeth II Version) | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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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". | 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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