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History: Raised at Andover in February 1918.


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The Battle-Axes being well tired and formidable weapons symbolise the Unit's standing. The Badge was granted in February 1938.


[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography '''Literature''']: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.
[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography '''Literature''']: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.
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Latest revision as of 15:38, 19 May 2025

History: Raised at Andover in February 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 148 Squadron, Royal Air Force
NO 148 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English Two battle-axes in saltire Or.

Origin/meaning

The Battle-Axes being well tired and formidable weapons symbolise the Unit's standing. The Badge was granted in February 1938.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


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