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NO 162 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Kabrit, Egypt in January 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 162 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a meteor Or, a bat's head erased sable.
Motto: One time one purpose

Origin/meaning

The Bat symbolises the role of the Unit in undertaking solitary flights at night to investigate Enemy Radars. The Meteor signifies operations in the Skies. The badge was granted in March 1946.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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