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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
In front of a demi pegasus gules winged argent, cuped a flash of lightning argent.<br> | In front of a demi pegasus gules winged argent, cuped a flash of lightning argent.<br> | ||
Motto: Dona ferentes adsumus | Motto: Dona ferentes adsumus | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The badge symbolises the Role of the Squadron - Carrying Paratroops, Glider Towing and dropping Supplies and Bombing. The | The badge symbolises the Role of the Squadron - Carrying Paratroops, Glider Towing and dropping Supplies and Bombing. The Motto translates as "We are come bringing light". The Badge was granted in June 1945. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ | [[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. 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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