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The badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The badge was granted in August 1939. | The badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The badge was granted in August 1939. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ | [[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ |
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NO 223 BOMBER SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Mitylene, Greece in april 1918.
Official blazon
A lion statant Or.
Motto: Alae defendunt africam = Wings defend Africa.
Origin/meaning
The badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The badge was granted in August 1939.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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