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History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943.
History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943.


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'''Country''':United Kingdom[[File:United Kingdom.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br>
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===Official blazon===
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A cloak sable charged with a double headed eagle displayed argent.<br>
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|A cloak sable charged with a double headed eagle displayed argent.<br>
Motto: Ex tennebris = Through darkness.
Motto: Ex tennebris = Through darkness.
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The dark cloak symbolise the secrecy involved in the role of supplyingthe French Resistance. The Double-Headed Eagle is from the arms of the City of Arnhem, and symbolises the role over that City. The badge was granted in February 1945.
The Dark Cloak symbolise the secrecy involved in the role of supplyingthe French Resistance. The Double-Headed Eagle is from the arms of the City of Arnhem, and symbolises the role over that City. The Badge was granted in February 1945.


[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
[[Literature]]:Images from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


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